Men volunteering to mentor other men is a growing form of social engagement in Australia. Masculine norms associated with not disclosing emotional distress or discussing loneliness are often set aside by participating in these one-to-one relationships. Mentors have reported improvement in their well-being and a desire to contribute more. In this phenomenological study, which draws on hermeneutic methodology, 12 men who voluntarily met and mentored another adult man for a minimum of 6 months participated in a semi-structured interview. Findings showed non-judgement and deep listening facilitated a rewarding and personally developmental relationship. Most voluntary mentors experienced substantial changes in their masculine views, particularly with the regard to trust and openness with others. This experience has implications for men realising their ability to engage others and for community well-being.

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志愿男性导师在其社区中与男性进行社会交往的生活经历

在澳大利亚，男性志愿指导其他男性是一种日益增长的社会参与形式。通过参与这些一对一的关系，通常会搁置与不透露情绪困扰或讨论孤独相关的男性规范。导师报告说他们的幸福感有所改善，并希望做出更多贡献。在这项借鉴解释学方法的现象学研究中，12 名自愿会见另一名成年男子并指导其至少 6 个月的男子参加了半结构化访谈。调查结果显示，不加评判和深入倾听促进了一种有益的和个人发展的关系。大多数志愿导师的男性观点发生了重大变化，尤其是在信任和与他人坦诚相待方面。