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The Benefits Of Family Science Education: The Male Perspective, Michael R. Langlais, Sylvia Asay, Anthony Walker, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The majority of university family science courses are predominantly comprised of women. Because family science classes are centered on information and concepts relevant for both men and women, it is important to understand gendered experiences to promote healthy family and romantic relationships. Not only would men benefit from these classes, but increasing male enrollment in family sciences courses will help promote gender diversity in higher education. The current study used qualitative analyses to examine the perceptions of male undergraduate students concerning the benefits of taking family science courses. Male undergraduates from three midsize universities in the Midwestern and Western United …