The research of Aaron Rochlen has focused on men and masculinity, with a particular emphasis on men's mental health and help-seeking patterns. Within this area, his recent research has addressed help-seeking alternatives for men, non-traditional work/career roles, as well as the unique experiences of men with depression. Rochlen has also contributed to the academic literature documenting the negative physical and psychological consequences (e.g., depression, anxiety, relationship problems) associated with adherence to traditional male roles.
Rochlen has a secondary interest area in the use and application of technology within the practice of psychotherapy. He has co-published an instrument of attitudes toward online counseling services and has used this measure in a study addressing men's perceptions toward online versus face-to-face counseling services. Earlier in his career, Rochlen published research in the areas of career counseling and the use of dreams in therapy.
Note: Dr. Rochlen will not be taking new students for the 2024 academic year.
Ph.D.
in Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2000
M.A.
in Counseling Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1997
B.A.
in Psychology, Spanish minor, University of Michigan, 1992
Research focuses on men and traditional masculinity, with a particular emphasis on men's mental health, depression, help-seeking patterns, and their underutilization of counseling services.
<em>Note: Dr. Rochlen will not be taking new students for the 2024 academic year.</em>
Provence, M., Rochlen, A., Chester, M. & Smith, E. (2014). Just one of the guys: A qualitative study of gay mens experiences in mixed-sexual orientation mens groups. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 15(4).
Wade, C. & Rochlen, A. (2013). Masculinity, identity, and the health and well-being of African-American Men. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 14, 1-6.
Dunn, M., Rochlen, A. & O'Brien, K. (2013). Employee, mother, and partner: An exploratory investigation of working with stay at home fathers. Journal of Career Development, 40, 3-22.
Kearney, L. & Rochlen, A. (2012). Mexican American and Caucasian university men's experience of sexual harassment: A preliminary report. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 13(3), 264-269.
Reddick, R., Rochlen, A., Grasso, J., Reilly, E. & Spikes, D. (2012). Academic fathers pursuing tenure: A qualitative study of work-family conflict, coping strategies, and departmental culture. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 13, 1-15.
"Publish or Parent" at www.utexas.edu/features/2012/01/09/faculty_dads/; "Honey, I'm Home" at www.utexas.edu/features/2008/01/07/fathers/; "Being A Man About It" at http://www.utexas.edu/features/archive/2005/mental.html
Most Productive Scholar
- Psychology of Men and Masculinity (2010)
Top 10 Most Productive Scholar
- Journal of Counseling Psychology (2008)
Texas Blazers Faculty Excellence Award
- The University of Texas at Austin (2008)
Bronze Award for Teaching with Technology
- The University of Texas at Austin, Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (2008)
