Young Men's Health Scoping Study Report 2019

Research into young men’s health is a domain which remains largely unexplored. From a generalised perspective, it is apparent that the ‘antiquated’, traditional masculine ideals are a centralised factor that intersects various aspects of young men’s lives. Traditional ideas of machoism and stubbornness perceptions within men have greatly affected the way clinicians and society generally view men within the context of health and wellbeing. However, recent initiatives such as the National Men’s Health Strategy (2020-2030) are crucial positive steps towards providing better support to males in society. In tandem, research looking to better understand young men and their health taking behaviours is crucial. In this Young Men’s Health Report, Conviction Group and Western Sydney University aim to play their part in contributing to the research on young men’s health.