Impact of masculinity upon psychosis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The impact of masculinity upon males with psychosis
IRAS ID
199894
Contact name
Robert Searle
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cardiff University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 1 days
Research summary
MASCULINITY
Boys are born into a world in which males are treated and expected to behave differently from females. Consequently, boys learn to show others that they understand this by behaving in ‘masculine’ ways. However, strict adherence to masculinity can result in violence and aggression, and too little adherence can lead to group rejection and social isolation. Consequently, difficulties adhering to masculinity can lead to distress and unhealthy coping behaviour.PSYCHOSIS
Psychosis is a term used to describe a range of conditions characterized by schizophrenia, including unusual experiences (e.g. hearing voices and delusional beliefs), a reduced range of emotional expression and difficulties in completing goal-directed activities.MASCULINITY AND PSYCHOSIS
It has been proposed that the stressors involved in how a person perceives themselves is a major source of stress which increases the likelihood that the individual will develop schizophrenia. Despite this, the construct of masculinity and its impact upon the diagnosis, management, and outcome of schizophrenia has received minimal attention.PROJECT
In an attempt to explore the impact of masculinity upon people with psychosis, the researcher will interview qualified clinical psychologists, and male forensic mental health service users who have experienced psychotic symptomology, to explore their ideas regarding ‘masculinity’ and its possible influences upon the experience of psychotic phenomena in males.REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NE/0216
Date of REC Opinion
25 Jul 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion