The Meaning of Bariatric Surgery Among Male Patients: Self-Concept and the Search for Masculinity

The Meaning of Bariatric Surgery Among Male Patients: Self-Concept and the Search for Masculinity

Using symbolic interaction theory, this phenomenological study was designed to explore how male patients made sense of their self-concept and masculinity during the bariatric surgery process, including their experience prior to surgical intervention and post-surgery. Twenty men who had undergone ba...

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Main Authors: Darren D. Moore, PhD, LMFT (Georgia), April Few-Demo, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR (Innovative Medical Research) Press Limited 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Men's Health
Online Access:http://jomh.org/index.php/JMH/article/view/41
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spelling doaj-337f6c8afc3b4e51b110987ae10df8a72021-01-02T02:29:08ZengIMR (Innovative Medical Research) Press LimitedJournal of Men's Health1875-68592017-07-01131The Meaning of Bariatric Surgery Among Male Patients: Self-Concept and the Search for MasculinityDarren D. Moore, PhD, LMFT (Georgia)0April Few-Demo, PhDAlliant International University Using symbolic interaction theory, this phenomenological study was designed to explore how male patients made sense of their self-concept and masculinity during the bariatric surgery process, including their experience prior to surgical intervention and post-surgery. Twenty men who had undergone bariatric surgery in the previous 5 years in the United States were interviewed. Three major themes emerged in the study: (1) men’s search to embody a stereotypical notion of masculinity; (2) men’s reflexive process about their own masculinity as their bodies changed; and (3) men’s efforts to sustain their renewed sense of manhood after bariatric surgery. Implications for research and clinical practice are provided. http://jomh.org/index.php/JMH/article/view/41
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title_short The Meaning of Bariatric Surgery Among Male Patients: Self-Concept and the Search for Masculinity
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description Using symbolic interaction theory, this phenomenological study was designed to explore how male patients made sense of their self-concept and masculinity during the bariatric surgery process, including their experience prior to surgical intervention and post-surgery. Twenty men who had undergone bariatric surgery in the previous 5 years in the United States were interviewed. Three major themes emerged in the study: (1) men’s search to embody a stereotypical notion of masculinity; (2) men’s reflexive process about their own masculinity as their bodies changed; and (3) men’s efforts to sustain their renewed sense of manhood after bariatric surgery. Implications for research and clinical practice are provided.
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