Perspectives in Male Psychology

Louise Liddon , John Barry 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2021년 04월 29일 출간

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PERSPECTIVES IN MALE PSYCHOLOGY Discover a balanced perspective on men’s psychology in this accessible new resourceMale psychology is a new field within the discipline of psychology, which focuses on men and boys. Male psychology moves us towards a more scientific and balanced understanding of the ­psychology of men and of boys, drawing on a range of perspectives, and away from an overreliance on social constructionism and preoccupations with notions such as patriarchy and privilege, too often seen in the narrative about men.In Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction, two of the most prominent authors in this new field, Louise Liddon and John Barry, introduce and deliver an insightful exploration of some of today’s most hotly contested issues regarding men and masculinity.This book puts forward a balanced perspective that has been missing from academic and media narratives around topics such as child development, education, sport and exercise, the workplace, crime, the military, health and wellbeing, mental health, therapy, masculinity, and sex differences, and considers the role that evolution, biology, and culture play in shaping male behavior.This book will also help readers to better understand some key issues such as:Why there are controversies around sex differences researchHow bias in research has led to a distorted view of the psychology of men and boysThe ways in which the mental health and other needs of men and boys are routinely overlookedIn turn this helps us ask some important questions such as:If there are more similarities than differences between men and women, does that mean the differences are unimportant?How can we un-distort our understanding of men and masculinity?What are the best ways of identifying and meeting the psychological needs of men and boys?Readers, whether students or lecturers, will also benefit from the inclu

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PART 1: An Introduction to Perspectives in male psychology 1. How to use this book effectively PART 2: An Introduction to Male Psychology 2. Male Psychology: An Introduction 3. Studying Sex and Gender Differences: An introduction PART 3: Male Psychology 4. Child Development 5. Education 6. Sports and Exercise 7. The Workplace 8. Forensics and Crime 9. The Military 10. Mental Health, Therapy and Support Services 11. Health and Wellbeing 12. Regarding Masculinity PART 4: CONCLUDING REMARKS AND FINAL THOUGHTS 13. Conclusion

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"This book offers a masterful overview of the various issues affecting male psychology and men's mental health. The detailed, thoughtful and meticulously-researched chapters are written in lively and accessible language, making this book valuable and relevant to clinicians and researchers, as well as others working with men and boys including teachers, sports coaches, religious ministers and the like. This book includes much innovatie thinking about men's mental health, outlining underlying causes while offering positive prosocial solutions. The insightful conclusions stretch and enrich the current debates about men and boys' mental health, avoiding tired cliches about 'toxic masculinity' or 'patriarchy', instead taking a compassionate strengths-based approach to men's mental health. Ths book will hopfully herald a renewed and emphatic approach to male psychology in academia, mental health services and society as a whole." -Rob Whitley, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University, Canada. "In the fast-changing world of identities, reliable guides are much needed. Liddon and Barry's book provides just that for male psychologies. Comprehensive, even-handed, and rigorous, Perspectives in Male Psychology will be essential reading for everyone working with men and masculinities across disciplines and professions. In their first-class introduction to this area, Liddon and Barry have provided a missing piece in the jigsaw of human psychology- and we are likely to be thankful to them for years to come." -Dr. Roger Kingerlee, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Co-Editor, The Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health"If you think of this as a male-centered book, you will be surprised. A must-read for anyone interested in both male and female psychology, and for people who want to go beyond the simplistic political ideologies

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저자(글) Louise Liddon

LOUISE LIDDON, is a researcher and author in the field of male psychology. In addition to Perspectives in Male Psychology, her work includes a chapter in the seminal and successful Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health 'What are the factors that make a male-friendly therapy?' and a number of research papers such as 'Gender differences in preferences for psychological treatment, coping strategies, and triggers to help-seeking', published in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology and one of this journal's top 20 downloads since the paper was published in 2017. Louise, along with John Barry, is co-founder of The Centre for Male Psychology. JOHN BARRY, PHD, is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Honorary Lecturer in psychology at University College London, clinical hypnotherapist, and author of around 70 peer-reviewed publications in psychology and health. His PhD with City University, London, was on the psychological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (2011). John co-founded the Men's Mental Health Research Team (2011), initiated the Male Psychology Network (2014), co-founded the Male Psychology Section of the BPS (2018), has been lead organiser of the Male Psychology Conference (2014-present) and co-editor of the Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health (2019).

저자(글) John Barry