Exploring masculinity, experience of distress and help-seeking within a UK male prison

Men’s prisons are theorised to perpetuate, if not heighten, masculine ideals. Research indicates that prisoners have high rates of mental health difficulties, but treatment uptake is low. This empirical study aimed to understand the prevalence of conformity to masculine norms amongst prisoners an...

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Main Authors: Taanvi Ramesh, Michael Mercieca, Helen Valerie Curran, Jarrod Cabourne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MRE Press 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Men's Health
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Online Access:https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20231229-168/pdf/JOMH2023073001.pdf