Description du livre
This book touches on the complex relationship between masculinity and financial behaviour, and explores the psychological, societal, and cultural factors that influence financial well-being of men. The book seeks to address the unique challenges men face as they navigate modern financial life and provides insights and strategies for researchers, financial therapists, counselors, and individuals seeking to improve their financial health. This book will set the stage for the financial therapy for men and draw attention to a need to acknowledge the inherent complexities in the intersection of masculinity and finance. Delving into the traditional societal expectations on men as breadwinners, the associated pressures and vulnerabilities, the book offers in-depth discussions on the various identities of men and their impact on men’s financial behaviours. In this edited book, the contributors explore different factors that influence men's financial health and provide real-world case studies from practitioners to illustrate theoretical concepts and therapeutic interventions in action.
In our rapidly evolving socioeconomic landscape, the urgency to address men's financial well-being cannot be overstated. Financial Therapy for Men provides a timely and insightful exploration of the challenges men face as they navigate social expectations and manage their finances. The practical strategies, cultural insights, and policy recommendations, in this book equips financial therapists and counselors with the tools to help their male clients achieve greater financial resilience and well-being. This book will also serve as a valuable resource for financial therapists, researchers, policymakers and individual seeking better to understand and improve men's financial health and to help foster meaningful change and empowerment in financial decision-making.