Abstract
In this article, we explore themes that cut across how 24- to 77-year-old African American men define manhood and health. Utilizing a thematic approach, we analyzed data from 9 focus groups (N = 73). We found that manhood and health were relational constructs that are interrelated in men's minds and experiences. Manhood and health were defined by the characteristics men embody, the behaviors men engage in, and the goals and values men had to positively influence their families and communities. Thus, manhood and health are interdependent constructs and their interrelationship should be considered in efforts to promote African American men's health.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 284-296 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Family and Community Health |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 7 2015 |
Keywords
- African American
- manhood
- masculinity
- men's health
- social determinants of health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Griffith, D. M., Brinkley-Rubinstein, L., Bruce, M. A., Thorpe, R. J., & Metzl, J. M. (2015). The Interdependence of African American Men's Definitions of Manhood and Health. Family and Community Health, 38(4), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000079