Citation

Heifner C. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 1997; 33(2): 10-18.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6163.1997.tb00536.x

PMID

9258047

Abstract

TOPIC: Men's lived experience of depression
METHODS: A qualitative study using grounded theory (N = 14).
FINDINGS: The men interviewed experienced rigid, traditional role identities; expectations related to performance; emotional distance from others; the loss of control; the hidden self; depression as a force; substance use and abuse; suicide as a means of taking control; and late entry into treatment.
CONCLUSION: Beliefs about being male are challenged by the illness, and challenge the process of treatment and recovery.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Depressive Disorder; Gender Identity; Humans; Internal-External Control; Interview, Psychological; Male; Middle Aged; Nursing Methodology Research; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Sex Factors