Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World: Gender Differences in Intake Characteristics and Poorer Outcomes Observed for Men
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2021
Abstract
Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World (“GA”), a capacity-building, anti-poverty, group-based intervention, is widely used in the United States and internationally. This U.S. nationwide study examines gender differences in intake characteristics and outcomes (N = 328). Specific focus was on men (n = 108), because they are often the minority in GA groups and may have different poverty-related risk factors and help-seeking behaviors. At intake, men were more likely to have criminal convictions and substance abuse problems. Outcome comparisons indicated that men had lesser increases in mental health and well-being, social support, hope, and goal-directed behavior and planning throughout participation in GA than did women. Findings suggest that modifications might need to be made to GA to better meet the needs of men.
Publication Title
Journal of Men's Studies
Volume
29
Issue
1
First Page
86
Last Page
105
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1177/1060826520923345
ISSN
10608265
E-ISSN
19330251
Citation Information
Wahler, E. A., & Cummings, C. E. (2021). Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World: Gender Differences in Intake Characteristics and Poorer Outcomes Observed for Men. The Journal of Men’s Studies, 29(1), 86–105. https://doi.org/10.1177/1060826520923345