Measuring Masculinity in Men With Chronic Disease
The Masculinity in Chronic Disease Inventory (MCD-I) is a new measure of internalized masculine beliefs previously validated in the context of prostate cancer. The present study assessed the validity of the MCD-I in men with other chronic diseases to explore its potential for wider application. A cr...
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doaj-ea11e6bfd7ec43e1a1fd252e0f442df42020-11-25T03:34:12ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98912019-07-011310.1177/1557988319859706Measuring Masculinity in Men With Chronic DiseaseStefano Occhipinti0Kirstyn Laurie1Melissa K. Hyde2Sean Martin3John Oliffe4Gary Wittert5Suzanne K. Chambers6Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, AustraliaCancer Council Queensland, Fortitude Valley, AustraliaMenzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, AustraliaSouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaThe University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaSouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaCentre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, AustraliaThe Masculinity in Chronic Disease Inventory (MCD-I) is a new measure of internalized masculine beliefs previously validated in the context of prostate cancer. The present study assessed the validity of the MCD-I in men with other chronic diseases to explore its potential for wider application. A cross-sectional survey of 633 men aged 47–93 years old ( M = 68 years), of whom 68% reported ≥ 2 chronic conditions, was conducted. Measures included the MCD-I and Erectile Function. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed followed by tests for discriminant validity. A five-factor structure was confirmed that explained 60% of the variance, with good to excellent reliabilities (α = 0.68–0.93) for the domains of Optimistic Action, Sexual Importance/Priority, Family Responsibilities, Emotional Self-Reliance, and Strength/Fitness. The MCD-I is a valid measure of internalized masculine beliefs for men with chronic disease that appears sensitive to age and to sexual health. The tailoring of health services for men can be guided by MCD-I outcomes to ensure gender-sensitized men’s health interventions.https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988319859706 |
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Stefano Occhipinti Kirstyn Laurie Melissa K. Hyde Sean Martin John Oliffe Gary Wittert Suzanne K. Chambers Measuring Masculinity in Men With Chronic Disease American Journal of Men's Health |
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Measuring Masculinity in Men With Chronic Disease |
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The Masculinity in Chronic Disease Inventory (MCD-I) is a new measure of internalized masculine beliefs previously validated in the context of prostate cancer. The present study assessed the validity of the MCD-I in men with other chronic diseases to explore its potential for wider application. A cross-sectional survey of 633 men aged 47–93 years old ( M = 68 years), of whom 68% reported ≥ 2 chronic conditions, was conducted. Measures included the MCD-I and Erectile Function. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed followed by tests for discriminant validity. A five-factor structure was confirmed that explained 60% of the variance, with good to excellent reliabilities (α = 0.68–0.93) for the domains of Optimistic Action, Sexual Importance/Priority, Family Responsibilities, Emotional Self-Reliance, and Strength/Fitness. The MCD-I is a valid measure of internalized masculine beliefs for men with chronic disease that appears sensitive to age and to sexual health. The tailoring of health services for men can be guided by MCD-I outcomes to ensure gender-sensitized men’s health interventions. |
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