Constructions of Masculinity in the Discourses of Young Army Veterans

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Constructions of Masculinity in the Discourses of Young Male Army Veterans Seeking Help from Mental Health Services

• IRAS ID

  195649

• Contact name

  Publication of this data is currently deferred.

• Contact email

  Publication of this data is currently deferred.

• Sponsor organisation

  Humber NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 1 months, 22 days

• Research summary

  This study aims to investigate if constructions of masculinity create barriers for army veterans when accessing care. Through exploring the discourse used by veterans, in regards to the process of accessing care, and the relationship between the discourses available to them and the constraints these create, services can be better informed as to difficulties that may be experienced for veterans when accessing care and hopefully better inform practice. This study will be conducted using semi-structured interviews to explore the constructions of masculinity that are held by these veterans, and the influence these have on the process of accessing mental health services. Through employing Foucauldian discourse analysis, the role of power and constructions of masculinity will be explored in the discourse that is used by veterans when discussing their access to services. Participants will be male veterans aged 24 and under who are currently accessing the Yorkshire & Humber Veterans’ Outreach Service and have served in the Regular Army.

• REC name

  Wales REC 7

• REC reference

  16/WA/0143

• Date of REC Opinion

  11 May 2016

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion