Being a Man with an Invisible Disability
College Men's Experiences
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5840463 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maggie Korn (University of Rhode Island, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | THESIS |
| Publisher | University of Rhode Island (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.23860/diss-korn-maggie-2017 |
| OpenAlex | W2620231724 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
In many important ways, having a disability challenges traditional masculinity ideology. Understanding how men conceptualize and negotiate their identities both as men and as individuals with disabilities is important as men comprise a large percentage of students with disabilities, specifically invisible disabilities. The prevalence of invisible disabilities, which are disabilities not visibly apparent to others, has been increasing across all levels of education, including higher education (Marder et al., 2003). Previous studies have explored the intersections between masculinity and disability, however they were narrowly focused on men with visible impairments (e.g., Gershick & Miller, 1995) and men with chronic illnesses (e.g., Charmaz, 1995; Gibbs, 2005). Furthermore, none of these studies examined men within the context of higher education, which is important as college plays a significant role in the development of masculinity (Harris, 2010; Kimmel, 2008). The present study used grounded theory, a qualitative research approach, to explore the experiences of 22 college men with invisible disabilities through the use of in-depth interviews. This study examined how these men conceptualized their dual identities as men with invisible disabilities and how they engaged with the academic accommodations process. A grounded theory was developed providing a framework for understanding the experiences of these men that captured four central themes of (a) embodying masculinity, (b) losing masculinity, (c) preserving masculinity, and (d) cultivating masculinity
Disability studies · Grounded theory · Ideology · Masculinity · Negotiation · Politics · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Disability Education and Employment · Disability Rights and Representation · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
Basics of qualitative research
Qualitative Interviewing
Masculinities, Gender Relations, and Sport
Strategies for ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research projects
Stigma
Masculinity as Homophobia
Theoretical Foundations for Social Justice Education
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Methodology
Reconceptualizing the Model of Multiple Dimensions of Identity
InterViews
Masculinity scripts, presenting concerns, and help seeking
The gender dimensions of social networks and help-seeking behaviors of young adults in Soweto, South Africa
Determining Sample Size
Fourth-Generation Evaluation
The Relation of Masculinity and Help-Seeking Style with the Academic Help-Seeking Behavior of College Men
Accommodation Strategies of College Students with Disabilities
When identities collide
The Multicultural Masculinity Ideology Scale
Stigma Management Through Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Man Enough
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Qualitative inquiry and research design
Precarious manhood
The Problem With the Phrase Women and Minorities
Quality and trustworthiness in qualitative research in counseling psychology
Meaning-Making Capacity and the Dynamics of Lesbian College Students' Multiple Dimensions of Identity
The qualitative research interview
Double Consciousness
Constructions of masculinity and their influence on men's well-being
The Development of Constructivist Grounded Theory
The Dilemma of Disabled Masculinity
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |