Differences in men’s personal characteristics and social representations directly relate to how they prevent and self-manage mental and physical chronic diseases, particularly their strategies for dealing with risks and burdens and promoting wellness |
Style of seeking medical and social services & influence of sense of masculinity
Interest in learning about one’s body
Ability to manage unfavorable and unpleasant situations
Influence of representations of health and chronic diseases
Representations of a healthy man’s body and a body with chronic disease
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Language about body
Language about diseases
Understanding of bodily needs
Understanding of bodily meaning
Understanding of bodily functions
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Conceptual Theme 1: Men’s personal characteristics and social representations:
Related conceptual categories:
Interest in learning about health issues
Coping with feelings
Attitudes and health-related decision making
Awareness of dissonance and critical views
Ability to make health-related decisions
Personal representations and associated impacts
Reactions to the burdens of health problems
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How men’s perception of masculinity influences their view of their bodies and self-care in the context of self-management of chronic diseases |
Sense of masculinity and contemporary social discourse about their bodies
General influence from culture
Dealing with chronic diseases’ impact on masculine identity, social roles, and life plans
Copying with uncertainty and doubts
Critical awareness of personal health choices
Attitudes toward decision making
Men’s reactions to body breakdown
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Understanding of bodily priorities
Search for medical care/help
Relationships with health professionals
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Conceptual Theme 2: Influences of perceptions of masculinity
Related conceptual categories:
Societal influences of sense of masculinity on men’s view of their bodies and self-care
Criticized masculinity reshaping views of risks
Burden of particular meanings of masculinity over self-care
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