Investigating male students' poor mental health seeking behaviour in Zimbabwean University, a case study of Bindura University of Science Education.
- Author
- Gumi, Kephas
- Title
- Investigating male students' poor mental health seeking behaviour in Zimbabwean University, a case study of Bindura University of Science Education.
- Abstract
- This dissertation presents the multifaceted determinants of male student’s poor mental health seeking behaviour at Bindura University of Science Education. Through qualitative research, the research delved into the daily realities, challenges and triumphs faced by male students in a quest to navigate the complexities of mental health issues. The research methodology used in this study involved life history biography, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. This was so as to have a more comprehensive understanding of what really affects male students. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring patterns and significant themes emerged from the narratives. The research began by examining the contextual factors that predict male students' formal mental health help seeking. The findings of this research highlight different things male students do in their help seeking for distress, observing at times, the flexible use of masculinities, and challenging the dominant discourse about help-seeking. In their everyday lives, male students engage with their mental health and adopt a range of positive coping strategies in attempts to manage any difficulties faced. This dissertation provides only a snapshot of male students' experiences, and many men today may still find it difficult to open up and seek help for distress for a number of reasons. However, this study attempts to acknowledge and commend men when they do positively engage with their mental health and wellbeing.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Male Students
- Mental Health Seeking Behaviour
- Supervisor
- Mr. P. Gonorashe
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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