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Evidence-based assessment with men.

Sam V Cochran1

  • 1University Counseling Service, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1100, USA. sam-cochran@uiowa.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 26, 2005
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Men often hide emotional struggles due to traditional masculine roles, making psychological assessment difficult. This study explores an integrated approach to better understand and treat men's psychological suffering.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Men's Mental Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Men are underrepresented in US psychological services.
  • Masculine gender role socialization may lead men to conceal emotional distress.
  • Difficulty in expressing psychological suffering hinders diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an integrated assessment approach for men.
  • To address the underrepresentation of men in mental health care.
  • To incorporate cultural masculinity values and empirical data into assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Integrating clinical reports on assessment and psychotherapy with men.
  • Considering cultural constructions of traditional masculinity.
  • Incorporating empirical findings on male-specific psychological disorders.

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Main Results:

  • The proposed approach facilitates better understanding of men's psychological suffering.
  • It aids clinicians in observing, diagnosing, and treating men's issues.
  • Highlights the impact of masculine norms on help-seeking behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • An integrated assessment strategy is crucial for addressing men's underrepresentation in mental health.
  • Understanding masculine gender roles is key to effective psychological care for men.
  • This approach can improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for men.