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Incarcerated Young Men, Masculinity, and Trauma
Carla Cesaroni1, Matthew Maycock2, Nina Vaswani3
1Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada.
Men and Masculinities
|July 10, 2023
Summary
This study of incarcerated young men in Scotland and Canada found that prison masculinity may hinder help-seeking behavior. Trauma-informed care is recommended, considering masculine identity
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Comparative study of 190 incarcerated young men in Scotland and Canada.
- Identified multiple traumas and losses experienced by participants.
- Observed adherence to prison masculinity potentially limiting help-seeking.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze trauma levels in incarcerated young men.
- Examine the influence of masculine ideals on trauma and help-seeking.
- Advocate for gender-responsive, trauma-informed care.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of experiences and adjustment.
- Qualitative data collection on participants' lives.
- Exploration of trauma, loss, and masculine identity.
Main Results:
- High levels of trauma and loss were prevalent.
- Prison masculinity appeared to be a significant factor.
- Help-seeking behavior was potentially constrained by masculine norms.
Conclusions:
- Incarcerated young men face significant trauma.
- Masculine identity interacts with trauma recovery and help-seeking.
- Gender-responsive, trauma-informed care is essential for this population.
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