Peer Reviewed Research
Between 2006 and 2010, the ManKind Project was the subject of a longitudinal study on the impact of the NWTA on participating men. Men were surveyed using a selection of standard measures for Depression, Conflict between Work and Family, Life Satisfaction, MKP Values/Ideology/Growth, Restrictive Affectionate Behavior Between Men, Restrictive Emotionality, Success Power and Conflict, and Social Support, prior to participation and one week, six months, approx. one year, and two years afterward. The results revealed significant pro-social changes in men’s attitudes and behaviors more than a year after the training program. Ryan Stanga, one of the researchers who worked on the study said,
“In short, one year after attending the NWTA, attendees consistently reported improved scores on measures of Depression, Conflict between Work and Family, Life Satisfaction, MKP Beliefs/Ideology/Growth, Restrictive Affectionate Behavior Between Men, and Restrictive Emotionality as compared to their reported scores before the NWTA. These same improvements were maintained when the same scales were measured two-years after attending the NWTA. Each of those scales are described in the paper.”
“What it means is that we can say with some increased confidence that what we do on the weekend is meaningful and has impact. This is not just anecdotal or our impression, but is confirmed by data.”
Peer-reviewed findings from this research was published in “The American Journal of Community Psychology” (Volume 45, Numbers 1-2, 186-200) and the “Journal of Self-Help and Self Care” (Vol 8, No. 1).
Our purpose as an organization is to create a world where men take individual and collective responsibility for our shared future by initiating and supporting them on a path of emotional maturity, spiritual awareness and deepening community. Self-awareness, increased connection and compassion, emotional intelligence, accountability, and purpose are key to this mission. The ManKind Project is proud of our incredible track record in over three decades of work with over 65,000 men around the globe. The positive impact of the work continues to gain the respect of professionals across a range of disciplines. The bottom line is that men who focus on their personal development are better able to be of service and make a positive impact for others.
See below for a more complete bibliography: MKP Bibliography
Bibliography of the ManKind Project
With Reference Material on the Mythopoetic Men’s Movement
2017
Ratjen, B., Barton, E.R., Anderson, C., Karp, D., Maton, K., & Mankowski, E. (2017). Long Term Impact of Participation in a New Warrior Training Adventure. Paper presented at American Men’s Studies Association Conf., Ann Arbor, MI, April 2016.
Barton, E. R. (2017). Implications for therapy, therapists, social workers, counselors and others in the helping professions from participation in men’s peer mutual support groups. Advance Research Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Discoveries, Vol. 17.0, Issue 1, pp. 44 – 53.
2016
Barton, E. R. (2016). The Men’s Shed Movement: The Company of Men, edited by Barry Golding. Champaign, IL: Common Ground Publishing Co., 2015, Reviewed by E. R. Barton, Culture, Society & Masculinity. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp 95-96.
Barton, E. R. (2016). Men’s Gender Role Conflict: Psychological Costs, Consequences, and an Agenda for Change by James M. O’Neil, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association (2015). Reviewed by Edward R. Barton, Men and Masculinities, 2016.
2015
Kauth, B. (2015). A circle of men: the original manual for men’s support groups. Second Edition New York: Silverlight Publishing.
2014
Czoschke, H. (2014). Transforming competition to cooperation – A experience report of the ManKind Project. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp 11 – 15.
Barton, E. R. (2014). Reframing masculinity in a men’s mutual help organization, the ManKind Project: An introduction to the experience reports. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8. No. 1, pp. 5 – 9.
Ratti, W. (2014). A declared elder – An experience report of the ManKind Project. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, no.1 pp. 29 – 32.
Seitu, A. (2014). One man’s search – An Experience Report of the ManKind Project (about first staffing of a NWTA). International Journal of Sell Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 23 – 28.
Anderson, C. A., Maton, K. L., Burke, C. K., Mankowski, E. S, & Stapleton, L. M. (2014). Change in conventional masculinity and psychological well-being among participants in a mutual help organization. International Journal of Self Help& Self Care, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 61 – 84.
Mankowski, E. S., Maton, K. I., Burke, C. K. & Stephan, S. H., (2014). Group formation, participant retention, and group dismemberment in a men’s mutual help organization. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, No. 1,pp. 41 – 60.
Maton, K. L., Mankowski, E. S., Anderson, C. W., Barton, E. R., Karp, D. R., & Ratjen, B. (2014). Long-term changes among participants in mutual help organizations.International Journal of Self Helps & Self Care. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp 85 – 112.
Lucas, R. T. (2014). Becoming accountable in my life –An Experience report of the ManKind Project. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 17 – 21.
Mankowski, E. S. (2014). Collaborative Research with a mutual help organization for men addressing masculinities Cross cutting issues and themes. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 8, No.1 pp. 33 – 40.
2012
Rothgiesser, S. (2012). Men’s issues, men’s solutions: The effect of a South African mythopoetic men’s groups activities on gender equality. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
2011
Schulz, G. A. (2011). The rise of the mythopoetic men’s movement: A psychological analysis. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
Barton, E. R. (2011). Beyond men hugging trees: A qualitative exploration of men’s participation in men’s peer mutual support groups. Saarbrucken, Germany: DM Verlag Dr. Muller.
2010
Burke, C. K., Maton, K. I., Mankowski, E. S., Anderson, C. W., & Silvergleid, C. S. (2010). Healing men and community: Predictors of outcome in a men’s initiatory and support organization. American Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 45, pp. 186-200.
2008
Barton, E. R. (2008). From Panther to Promise Keepers: Rethinking the Men’s Movement reviewed by E.R. Barton. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 4, No 1-2, pp 149 – 153.
2007
Barton, E. R. (2007). Counseling and therapy. In M. Flood, J. K. Gardner, B. Pease, & K. Pringle (Eds.) International Encyclopedia on Men and Masculinities. London, UK: Routledge, pp. 81 – 83.
Barton, E. R. (2007). Mythopoetic support groups. In M. Flood, J. K. Gardner, B. Pease, & K. Pringle (Eds.) International Encyclopedia on Men and Masculinities.London, UK: Routledge, pp. 453 – 454.
2006
Anderson, C. W. (2006). Do decreases in conventional masculinity among participants in a men’s organization predict improvements in their psychological well-being? PhD. Dissertation, University of Maryland.
Baker, Scott (2006) The Therapeutic Value of the Mythopoetic Men’s Movement: A Phenomenological Study, (Unknown Use) Kent State
2005
Barton, E. R. (2005-2006). Are mythopoetic men’s support groups repackaged patriarchy? International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 4, No. 1-2, pp 99 – 117.
Davis, D. A. & Barton, E. R. (2005). Holding multiple theories in our hands simultaneously: Advanced dialectical research methods. In Bengston, V. L., A. C. Acock, K. R. Allen, P. Dilworth-Anderson, and D. M. Klein (Eds.) Sourcebook of family theory & research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, pp. 327 – 328.
Goll, J. (2005-2006). Impact of men’s initiation on self-actualization and spiritual maturity. International Journal of Self Help & Self Care. Vol. 4, No 1-2, pp.79 – 98.
2004
Burke, C. K. (2004). The ManKind Project. In M. Kimmel and A. Aronson (Eds.), Men and Masculinities: A Social, Cultural and Historical Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Vol. 2, pp. 494 – 495.
Burke, C. K. (2004). Healing Men and Community: Predictors of Outcome in a Men’s Initiatory and Support Organization. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Maryland.
Moyer, R. J. III (2004). The Function of ritual in the mythopoetic men’s movement: A self-in-relation approach. Unpublished Clinical Doctoral Dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego, CA.
Barton, E. R. (2004). Consciousness raising. In M. Kimmel and A. Aronson (Eds.), Men and Masculinities: A Social, Cultural and Historical Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, Vol. 1, pp. 173 – 175.
Barton, E. R. (2004). Poster Session: Implications for Therapy and Therapists from Men’s Participation in Men’s Mutual Support Groups presented at National Conf. of Family Relations.
2003
Barton, E. R. (2003a). Staying Connected – A Final Lesson from Terry McLaughlin. MKP-W/D GUTS Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 1 (February), p. 3.
Barton, E. R. (2003b). Building community creates social capital. MKP-W/D GUTS Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 1 (February), pp. 14 – 15.
Barton, E. R. (2003c). My midlife crisis and afterwards: Various hermeneutical analyses of lived experiences. Paper presented at the 11th American Men’s Studies Association Conference, Nashville, TN.
Barton, E. R. (2003d). Contemporary men’s movement. In J. R. Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human Ecology: An Encyclopedia of Children, Families, Communities, and Environments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio, pp. 151 – 153.
Barton. E. R. (2003e). Myth, legend, and lore: Powerful tools for the transformation of individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Organization Development Journal, Vol. 21, No. 3 (Fall), pp.1 – 6.
Barton, E. R. (2003g). My heart, my triple by-pass, and great warrior support. MKP-W/D GUTS, Vol. 7, No 3 (August), p.14.
Barton, E. R. (2003h). A qualitative exploration of participation in men’s peer mutual support groups: Beyond men hugging trees. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Michigan State University
2002
Barton, E. R. (2002). Speaking About Integration and I-Groups Can Enroll Men. MKP-W/D GUTS Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 2, p. 6.
Barton, E. R. (2002b). Milan Prison Project. MKP-W/D GUTS Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 3, p. 3.
Barton, E. R. (2002c). When Agreeing to Confidentiality, What Does It Mean? MKP-W/D GUTS Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 3, (October), pp. 14-15.
Barton, E. R., (2002d). Teaching Family Law. Journal of Teaching in Marriage and Family, Vol. 2(2), pp. 237 – 243.
Inside Circle Foundation (2002?). How to start a men’s support group. Sacramento, CA: Inside Circle Foundation. (Inside Folsom Prison)
2001
Andronico, M.P. (2001). Mythopoetic and weekend retreats to facilitate men’s growth. In G. R. Brooks and G. E. Good (Eds.) The new handbook of psychotherapy and counseling with men: A comprehensive guide to settings, problems, and treatment approaches. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, V. 2, pp. 664 – 682.
Barton, E. R. (2001). Another Year of Transitions for MKP-W/D: Needing Men to Step Up. MKP-W/D Guts Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 2, p. 2.
Barton, E. R. (2001b). The GIVE AWAY is NOT Always Free. MKP-W/D Guts Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 3, p.4.
2000
Burke, C. K. (2000). Gender Role Conflict and Psychological Well-Being: An Exploration in Men Enrolled to Attend an “Initiatory” Weekend. Unpublished Master’s thesis, University of Maryland
Wilson, S. R. and Mankowski, E. S. (2000). Beyond the drum: An exploratory study of group process in a mythopoetic men’s group. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 21 – 45.
Anderson, C. W. (2000). Changes in masculinity associated with participation in a men’s movement experience: Sexual prejudice, restrictive affectionate behavior between men, and gender orientation in relationships and social supports. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Morton, J. (2000). Silencing the men’s movement: Gender, ideology, and popular discourse. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 87 – 99.
Pentz, M. (2000). Heuristic and ethnographic study of the ManKind Project: Initiating men into a “New Masculinity” or a repackaging of dominant controlling patriarchy? In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 204 – 225.
Perrin, D. B. (2000). The mythopoetic interpretation of texts: Hermeneutical considerations. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 59 – 74.
Richards, D. J. (2000). The therapeutic Status of the mythopoetic approach: A psychological perspective. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 157 – 179.
Barton, E.R. (2000a). Application of small self-help group process theories to Mythopoetic Men’s Peer Mutual Support Groups. Paper presented at the American Men’s Studies Association Conference, SUNY-Buffalo, March 24 – 26, 2000.
Barton, E. R. (2000b). Parallels between mythopoetic men’s work/men’s peer mutual support groups and selected feminist theories. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 3 – 20.
Barton, E. R., (2000c) (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey.
Barton. E. R. (2000d). The Shadow of Leadership. ManKind Project-Windsor/Detroit. MKP-W/D Guts Newsletter, (Aug-Sept) pp. 9-10.
Barton, E. R. (2000e). Does MKP-W/D Provide Me Leadership in Mission? ManKind Project-W/D Guts Newsletter, (Aug-Sept) p. 14.
Barton, E. R. (2000f). Book review. Unlocking the iron cage: Gender politics, and American culture. Journal of Men’s Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1 (Fall), pp. 143 – 145.
Barton, E. R. (2000g). Conclusion. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 252 – 255.
Goodenough, W. R. (2000). Objects relations perspectives of masculine initiation. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 145 – 156.
Lucas, R. T. (2000). The use of myth and quasi-myth in therapy. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 121 – 129.
Mankowski, E. S. (2000). Reconstructing masculinity: Role models in life stories of men’s peer mutual support group members. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 100 – 117.
Mankowski, E. S., Maton, K.I, Burke, C. K., Hoover, S. A., and Anderson, C. W. (2000). Collaborative research with a men’s organization: Psychological, impact, functioning, and organizational growth. In E. R. Barton (Ed.), Mythopoetic perspectives of men’s healing work: An anthology for therapists and others. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey, pp. 184 – 203.
1998
Barton, E.R. (1998a). One Man’s Small Step, One Giant Step for Mankind: Reflections on the First European Men’s Gathering. Transitions, Vol. 18, No. 5 (Sept./Oct.) 1998, pp. 8 & 20.
Barton, E.R. (1998b). The significance of the “Talking Stick” in mythopoetic men’s work. Transitions, Vol. 18, No. 5 (Sept/Oct.), pp. 29 & 31.
1997
Barton, E. R. (1997a). Ecological Aspects of Social Supports on Men at Midlife. Paper presented at American Men’s Studies Conference.
Barton, E. R. (1997b). In defense of unlocking the iron cage: A review. Everyman, a men’s journal, Vol. 23, (Jan/Feb), p. 28.
1996
Andronico, M.P. (1996). Men in groups: Insights, interventions, and psychoeducational work. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Barton, E. R. (1996a). Ecological approach to the impact of selected social supports on men at mid-life. Poster session, 3rd Paolucci Symposium, Michigan State University.
Barton, E. R. (1996b). The Development of the Men’s Support Group Assessment Scale. Poster Session, National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) annual conference.
1995
Baldauf, G. (1995). Men’s work. Chicago Men. 4:3, 2-4.
Barton, E. R. (1995a). The Color of Fear: A Video Critique. M.E.N. Magazine, Feb. pp. 11 & 22.
Barton, E. R. (1995b). Why Men Go Crazy and How They Can Recover. Chicago Men’s Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 6.
Barton, E. R. (1995c). Archive for the Ages: The Changing Men Collections. Transitions. Jan/Feb. pp. 4 & 5.
1993
Barton, E.R. (1993). A gathering of men. In Manthem, 1:2, pp. 22 & 23.
1992
Kauth, B. (1992). A circle of men: the original manual for men’s support groups. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
1991
Kauth, B. (1991). Men’s friends: how to organize and run your own men’s support group. Milwaukee, WI: Human Development Associates, Inc.