Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions
The authors present Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model as a conceptual framework to explore interlocking systemic and interpersonal influences on the development and perpetuation of men’s gender role—related distress. To demonstrate the utility of this model, the authors present results from an explo...
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| author | David S. Shen-Miller PhD Deborah Olson PhD Timothy Boling MA |
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| description | The authors present Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model as a conceptual framework to explore interlocking systemic and interpersonal influences on the development and perpetuation of men’s gender role—related distress. To demonstrate the utility of this model, the authors present results from an exploratory qualitative study of men in nontraditional occupations. Using the constant comparison method, the authors’ analysis of multiple interviews with elementary educators and medical support staff unearthed interwoven themes among the effects of cultural notions of masculinity on relationships, job tasks, and perceptions of themselves as men. Expectations about men (e.g., that men confront danger, remain calm in chaotic situations, and/or are predators) affected hiring decisions and interactions with colleagues, limited the scope of the men’s work, and provided opportunities to reinforce traditional notions of masculinity and affirm the value of masculinity in their occupations. These different experiences all interacted to inform participants’ senses of themselves as men. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e36ae71f9dd411ea6e4c6888e1e4f712022-12-22T01:15:23ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98832011-01-01510.1177/1557988309358443Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological ConstructionsDavid S. Shen-Miller PhDDeborah Olson PhDTimothy Boling MAThe authors present Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model as a conceptual framework to explore interlocking systemic and interpersonal influences on the development and perpetuation of men’s gender role—related distress. To demonstrate the utility of this model, the authors present results from an exploratory qualitative study of men in nontraditional occupations. Using the constant comparison method, the authors’ analysis of multiple interviews with elementary educators and medical support staff unearthed interwoven themes among the effects of cultural notions of masculinity on relationships, job tasks, and perceptions of themselves as men. Expectations about men (e.g., that men confront danger, remain calm in chaotic situations, and/or are predators) affected hiring decisions and interactions with colleagues, limited the scope of the men’s work, and provided opportunities to reinforce traditional notions of masculinity and affirm the value of masculinity in their occupations. These different experiences all interacted to inform participants’ senses of themselves as men.https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988309358443 |
| spellingShingle | David S. Shen-Miller PhD Deborah Olson PhD Timothy Boling MA Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions American Journal of Men's Health |
| title | Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions |
| title_full | Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions |
| title_short | Masculinity in Nontraditional Occupations: Ecological Constructions |
| title_sort | masculinity in nontraditional occupations ecological constructions |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988309358443 |
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