Working-Class Men's Feelings (1 CE)
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Mahalik, J. R. & Dagirmanjian, F. R. (2019). Working-class men’s constructions of help-seeking when feeling depressed or sad. American Journal of Men’s Health, 13(3), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988319850052
Course Description: Men’s depression is underestimated, as major depression in men may be “masked,” manifesting with externalizing symptoms (i.e., aggression and substance abuse). Various social norm theories and masculinity models have been used in investigating men’s help-seeking. The purpose of the study is to give voice to men employed in physical labor using a CQR methodology to explore their constructions of help-seeking when feeling depressed or sad. Researchers posit that there is a need to account for men’s experiences both by negative and adaptive influences when addressing help-seeking for depression and sadness.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose of the study and the methods related to men’s help-seeking behaviors as examined in the article
- Analyze the data by exploring the statistical tests used in conjunction with the discussed findings
- Integrate the study limitations with the identified areas of future research
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Working-Class Men’s Constructions of Help-Seeking When Feeling Depressed or Sad
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to men’s experiences of both negative influences and adaptive influences when addressing help-seeking for depression and sadness coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the referenced article for any missed questions and/or to better understand the relationship between stigma and help-seeking behaviors in men who feel depressed or sad
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |