Understanding the Barriers and Pathways to Male Help-Seeking and Help-Offering
A Mixed Methods Study of the Impact of the Mates in Construction Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15465863 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Victoria Ross (0000-0002-6768-1205, Griffith University, corresponding author), Neil R Caton (0000-0003-2656-4915, Griffith University), Jorgen Gullestrup (0000-0003-1777-2536), Kairi Kolves (0000-0002-1638-8981, Griffith University) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 16 |
| Pages | 2979-2979 |
| Publication date | 2019-08-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16162979 |
| PMID | 31430939 |
| OpenAlex | W2968899688 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 9 |
The Mates in Construction (MATES) program was developed to address the issue of high suicide rates among males in the Australian construction industry. The program delivers early intervention training and support to construction workers. This mixed-methods study aimed to (1) examine the effectiveness of training for MATES connectors and (2) examine the barriers, motivations and pathways to help-seeking and help-offering for both MATES connectors and clients. A total of 104 volunteers completed a short survey before and after connector training sessions. Quantitative data analysis showed significant increases in connectors' self-reported suicide awareness, and willingness to offer help to workmates and seek help themselves. For the qualitative component, 27 connectors and clients participated in focus groups and individual interviews. Thematic analysis identified six themes from the connectors' data: awareness, skills and confidence; removing stigma; making a difference; simplicity of the model; understanding the industry; and visibility, camaraderie and passion. For clients, three key themes emerged: barriers and pathways to help-seeking; speaking the same language; and flow-on effects. The results provide evidence for the effectiveness of connector training and indicate that MATES's peer support model is enabling workers to overcome traditional barriers and attitudes to seeking and offering help
Focus group · Intervention (counseling · Medical education · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Medicine · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
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| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |