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This article examines the nexus between masculine identity and
participation of men living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rural New South
Wales, Australia. The article considers the impact of adoption of caring and
household duties upon identity and participation satisfaction. METHOD: The focus
of this paper is on a finding that emerged from the qualitative phase of a larger
project examining participation following TBI in rural and regional areas. During
semi-structured interviews, participants were invited to discuss aspects of their
participation including their daily occupations, supports, experience of country
life and rehabilitation services. A grounded theory methodology shaped the
analysis of the interviews. RESULTS: Results, relating to the reformation of
masculinity, centred upon eight men drawn from the cohort who moved from the role
of breadwinner pre-injury to primarily domestic and caring roles post-injury.
Their narratives illustrated three responses to altered life circumstances that
necessitated the revision of gendered roles: non-acceptance of reformulated
masculinity, accepting reformulated masculinity for the sake of others and
accepting and personally valuing a reformulated masculinity. CONCLUSIONS:
Participation satisfaction for men who take up responsibility for domestic and/or
caring duties following TBI is contingent upon successful reformulation of their
gendered identity. The research highlights the need for rehabilitation
practitioners to adequately support psychosocial adjustment for men following
TBI.

Langue : ANGLAIS