Applied Masculinities and Positive Psychology (AMPP)
The Applied Masculinities and Positive Psychology Lab
We are a group of students and faculty in the APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology program at the University of Kansas that are dedicated to researching men and masculinities and positive psychology. On our website, you can learn about our lab members, the scope of our research, and review our recent and ongoing projects.
Our aims include engaging in research and social justice 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