Citation

Harris III. J. Coll. Stud. Dev. 2010; 51(3): 297-318.

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(Copyright © 2010, American College Personnel Association)

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Abstract

Based on a grounded theory study involving 68 male undergraduates, a conceptual model of the meanings college men ascribe to masculinities is proposed in this article. The participants equated masculinities with “being respected,” “being confident and self-assured,” “assuming responsibility” and “embodying physical process.” Contextual factors that influenced these meanings are also reflected in the model. Using the model as a guiding framework, recommendations for supporting the gender identity development of college men and implications for future studies of masculinities in college contexts are offered.