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Krista Fisher1,2, Simon M Rice1,2, John L Oliffe3,4
1Orygen, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Sociology of Health & Illness
|April 10, 2023
Summary
Young men often experience anxiety, initially ignoring physical symptoms. Understanding and accepting anxiety leads to proactive help-seeking and better mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Anxiety is the most common mental disorder among young men.
- Untreated anxiety predicts further mental health issues and suicide risk.
- Qualitative research on young men's anxiety experiences is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and theorize the lived experiences of anxiety in young Australian men.
- To develop a conceptual model of how young men navigate anxiety.
- To understand the influence of masculine socialization on anxiety experiences.
Main Methods:
- A constructivist grounded theory approach was used.
- Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 young Australian men (15-25 years).
- Participants had diagnosed anxiety disorders or self-reported anxiety symptoms.
Main Results:
- A three-process model (Resisting-Reckoning-Responding; Triple R Anxiety Model) was developed.
- Young men initially recognized somatic symptoms but not anxiety.
- Avoidance was ineffective; a process of 'reckoning' (meaning-making) followed, leading some to seek help and adopt coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- The Triple R Anxiety Model offers a framework for understanding young men's anxiety.
- This conceptualization can improve identification and treatment of anxiety in young men.
- Enhanced understanding may improve long-term mental health outcomes for young men.
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