Men's Groups as Catalysts for Change: Exploring the Interpersonal Process of Redefining Masculinity

Boys' and men's adherence to masculine social norms has been well-documented as a risk factor for negative psychological, physical, interpersonal, and societal outcomes (American Psychological Association, 2018). Despite calls for interventions to engage boys and men in prevention and social change (APA, 2018; Courtenay, 1998; Kivel, 1998), there remains a lack of research focusing on what is likely to make interventions successful. Situated in theoretical frameworks that center interpersonal relationships (Miller, 1976; Vandello & Bosson, 2013), this study explores the subjective experiences of men who participated in a 10-week men's group focused on healthy masculinities (A Call to Men, n.d.).

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