Introduces conceptual framework to describe and assess critically nature and potential consequences of men's experiences in this life sphere. Introduces concepts of procreative consciousness and procreative responsibility and develops them in relation to males' partner, father, and sex role identities. Identifies key factors related to men's…

Explores historical antecedents of the current conceptualization of men in counseling. Analyzes assumptions regarding men and male behavior and the content and focus of mental health counseling. Provides evidence that a pathology model prevails in the conceptualization and counseling of men. Advocates instead a developmental counseling approach…

Examines men's sexual arousal to rape cues and its possible role in sexual assault. Presents six different models to account for men's sexual arousal to descriptions of rape. Divides models into response control models and stimulus control models. Suggests that different models may be operating in different men when they commit sexual assault.…

Presents a group treatment model using Thought-Feeling-Action (TFA) Systems, an offense- and offender-specific group treatment for abusers. Describes use of TFA Systems in group of court-referred male spouse-abusers. Reviews evolution of TFA Systems, then focuses on TFA Systems treatment of spouse abusers. Notes that system can be adapted to other…

Discusses societal definitions of masculinity and their influence on the ways in which black males relate to one another. The author examines Euro-American and African American models for relating among men, the barriers to male-male relationships, and the limitations in African American modes of relating. (GLR)

Discusses addictive model of compulsive sex among some homosexual men. Describes commonalities between two most prevalent and successful approaches used to treat this disorder: group treatment and self-help Twelve Step addictive model. Contends that, whether compulsive sexual behavior is accepted as an addiction, the addictive model itself seems…

Tested the person-by-situation model. State anxiety was assessed prior to a routine training session and before a track meet. Trait anxiety was measured after the training session. There was a significant interaction between social evaluation trait anxiety and the meet situation. (Author)

Identifies need for more research, education, and services for males about adolescent pregnancy and parenthood to augment their social and familial learning experiences. Makes case for more participation by schools in achieving better balance between males and females in preparing for parenthood or prevention of pregnancy. Describes…

Describes Boys Town model which, grounded in research on development and dynamics of aggression, targets seven critical skills for creating safe, positive treatment environments that empower aggressive youth to change. Discusses these skills: relationship building components; praise and differential reinforcement; behavioral specificity;…

Research directed toward combatting the problem of domestic violence involves consideration of certain variables related to implementing treatment regimens for battering males. The various characteristics of this population are discernable; the relationship of these factors has important implications for therapeutic intervention. The design and…

Tested interactional "state of mind" model of hopelessness among prisoners. Inmates (n=146) completed measures of problem-solving appraisal, social alienation, irrational beliefs, reasons for living, hopelessness, and depression. Jail stress was related to hopelessness through interaction with cognitive mediators. Depression, low…

Presents a definitional model to explain homosexuality and discusses its implications for practice. Contends that social workers must discard the traditional binary model of hetersexual versus homesexual for one incorporating relevant psychosocial factors including life experiences, social reaction, and association with others. (Author/JAC)

Discusses how Holland's typology of personality styles and person-environment interaction can serve as a framework for increasing adult male use of mental health services. Suggests counseling techniques which may be more suitable for males having a realistic personality style. (Author)

Men whose jobs were eliminated due to reductions in the labor force were surveyed. A conceptual model of transition to the specific event of job loss was described. The most effective buffer against trauma of job loss was a formal support system introduced by the organization. (Author/BEF)

Analyzes the analogy of associating men with culture and women with nature as a model of the sexes that became dominant in the nineteenth century as part of broader theories of society in American social science, especially cultural anthropology and human geography. Suggests further studies based on female-oriented typologies. (BC)