Applied Masculinities and Positive Psychology (AMPP)
Welcome to The Applied Masculinities and Positive Psychology Lab
The Applied Masculinities and Positive Psychology Lab, directed by Dr. Brian P. Cole, is a collaborative research community dedicated to understanding how hope, strengths, and gender shape mental health and human flourishing.
Our team of researchers examines topics such as men's well-being, positive psychotherapy, emotional expression, and fatherhood. Through this work- and the development of the KU Positive Psychotherapy Clinic- we bridge science and practice.
Our aims include engaging in research and projects that:
Promote the positive functioning of men, their families, and communities
Reduce stigma and barriers to help-seeking by engaging men in therapy and healthy behaviors
Promote the continued development of positive psychological science and practice
Enhance men’s understanding of the social construction of gender and the contextual nature of masculinities