Men's Sheds are a community-based health promotion concept which brings men together
to engage in joint activities. Prior research reported beneficial effects on health and well …

Loneliness has been extensively linked to negative physical and mental health outcomes.
Often defined as a subjective emotion, the influence of sex and gender has regularly been …

This ground-breaking and innovative textbook offers a uniquely global approach to the study
of social psychology. Inclusive and outward-looking, the authors consciously re-orientate the …

Background Research into men and masculinities suggests men may be more reluctant than
women to state they are lonely, more reliant on partners/spouses and/or alcohol to tackle it …

Background: Globally, there has been a growing awareness of the health challenges faced
by men. The current public health agenda in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) does not …

With men more susceptible than women to illness and mortality, and less likely to access
primary healthcare services, there have been calls for more male friendly spaces within …

Background Despite growing recognition of loneliness as a global public health concern,
research on its occurrence and precipitants among men across different life stages remains …

Community social participation activities are considered effective in reducing social isolation
and loneliness (SIL) amongst older people. However, most community social group …

Less than 50% of people with a mental illness use formal mental health services, with
service-utilization rates significantly lower in men compared with women, even when …

When facing mental health concerns, men seek help less, confront greater stigma in
accessing treatment, and experience more severe consequences. Interventions targeted at …