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Tobias Staiger1, Maja Stiawa1, Annabel Sandra Mueller-Stierlin1
1Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie II, Universität Ulm, BKH Günzburg.
Psychiatrische Praxis
|January 18, 2020
Summary
Men with depression cope differently based on gender roles and work expectations. Some prioritize employability, while others see depression as an opportunity for change, informing gender-sensitive mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology of Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Understanding men's depression requires gender-sensitive approaches.
- Coping mechanisms in men with depression are influenced by societal roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of gender and work roles on illness perceptions and coping strategies in men with depression.
- To inform the development of gender-sensitive mental health services for men.
Main Methods:
- Latent class analysis of masculinities followed by biographical interviews with 12 men with depression.
- Hermeneutic-reconstructive analysis of interview transcripts focusing on illness theories, coping, and help-seeking.
Main Results:
- Family-related career orientation was a common perceived cause of depression.
- Coping strategies varied: some men distanced from expectations, others maintained employability, and some viewed depression as a catalyst for change.
Conclusions:
- Men's depression coping is influenced by work and life priorities.
- Psychiatric services should consider these diverse impacts for tailored interventions.
- Gender-sensitive care requires understanding men's unique experiences with depression.
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