Using 1,043 men across 3 samples, the psychometric properties of the Gender Role Conflict Scale were examined. Next, using 130 male counseling clients across 2 samples, the relation between gender role conflict and psychological distress was examined. Male gender role conflict was significantly related to psychological distress, with the…

Investigated relationships between attitudes toward male role, gender role conflict factors, and depression in college men (n=401). Found all four gender role conflict factors significantly correlated with depression. Results suggest more traditional men may experience compounded risk of depression coupled with decreased use of counseling…

Critiques works from "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" special issue on mental health counseling for men. Notes Kelly and Hall's confusion of terms regarding biological sex and masculine gender roles. Contends that Heesacker and Prichard presented dualistic statements and pigeonholed men. Advocates for greater knowledge of gender-related…

The associations between gender-role conflict, masculine role stress, parental attachment, and conflict with parents are explored among college men (N=195). Results of a canonical correlational analysis were generally consistent with contemporary theoretical literature. Three significant variate pairs emerged and are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Examined the relations between components of masculine gender role conflict and specific symptoms of psychological distress among 130 men seeking counseling services. Masculine role conflict significantly predicted paranoia, psychoticism, and obsessive compulsivity. Future research should explore elements of effective prevention and remediation of…

Claims as the twenty-first century approaches, counselors will be increasingly called on to assist individuals and society in adapting to changing conceptions of gender. Contends counselors must be aware of the impact of gender on the way in which our society is defined, organized, and functions to do the best possible job for clients. (Author)

Tested theory that adherence to the traditional male gender role and help-seeking attitudes and behaviors are related in male undergraduates (N=401). Found traditional attitudes about male role, concern about expressing emotions, and concern about expressing affection toward other men were significantly related to negative attitudes toward seeking…

Gender Aware Therapy (GAT) has developed in recent years to synthesize feminist theory and knowledge about gender into principles of therapy equally applicable to both men and women. This paper briefly examines the roots of Gender Aware Therapy and describes its principles: (1) conceptions of gender are seen as integral aspects of psychotherapy…

Uses latent variable modeling to examine the relationship between male gender role conflict (MGRC), depression, and negative attitudes toward seeking counseling services in male college students. Identifies two components of MGRC : restriction-related MGRC, which predicted 25% of the variance in help-seeking attitudes, and achievement-related…

Examined gender roles and sex equity in higher education. Findings from 635 college students revealed that greater sex bias and discrimination were reported by women, whereas greater indifference and lack of recognition were perceived by men. Students' experiences with sexual harassment and perceptions of degree to which women were represented in…