Man-Up: Young Men’s Lived Experiences and Reflections on Counseling
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2014
Originally Published In
Journal of Counseling & Development
Volume Number
92
Issue Number
4
Page Numbers
428–437
Abstract
The author interviewed 6 young men about their perceptions of masculinity and their experiences with counseling. Through a phenomenological approach, 3 themes emerged: characteristics of men, perceptions of social expectations, and experiences with counseling. All participants characterized men as emotionally reserved, protective and supportive, powerful, sexually motivated, honorable, and goal oriented. Findings are discussed in terms of theoretical and counseling implications.
