A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Interpersonal Violence Prevention Programs Focused on Males
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Authors
Naidoo, Anthony, V
Taliep, Naiema
Lazarus, Sandy
Issue Date
2021
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Article
Language
en
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Abstract
Exceptionally high levels of interpersonal violence have triggered a call by
many experts for the need to determine effective ways to address the
onset and effects of exposure to interpersonal violence. The specific aim
of this study was to identify and draw on existing promising practices to
make a more informed decision on strategies to develop a contextually
relevant intervention that focused on the promotion of positive forms of
masculinity to create safety and peace. This study used a qualitative meta synthesis (QMS) technique to integrate and interpret findings from various
intervention studies that focused on males and/or gender. An in-depth
literature search yielded a total of 827 papers that met the search criteria.
After removal of duplicates, abstract review, and review of the full texts,
the subsequent sample for this meta-synthesis included 12 intervention
programs and 23 studies. This QMS revealed the value of a comprehensive
approach, using multiple strategies, employing participatory and interactive methods, and promoting social mobilization to address interpersonal
violence. The promotion of positive forms of masculinity as an interpersonal
violence prevention strategy is a much-needed, relatively untapped approach
to generating safety and peace for both males and females.
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Taliep, N., Lazarus, S., & Naidoo, A. V. (2021). A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Interpersonal Violence Prevention Programs Focused on Males. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(3–4), NP1652-1678NP. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260517748414