Study Shows Men More Likely To Have Psychological Problems

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It may be difficult to understand what really causes sexist behavior especially among men. A new study provides hope to better understand the psyches of sexist men.

The report was published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology. The research team found that those who found themselves as playboys or see themselves as having more power than women, are more susceptible to psychological problems.

What’s even a bit more concerning is that they have a tendency of hiding the condition. They might not actively seek psychological treatment compared to others.   

Sexist Men Are Tend To Develop Psychological Problems, Science Says

For the study, scientists from Indiana University Bloomington conducted a meta-analysis of 78 studies that involved 19,453 people. The studies focused on the relationship between mental health and conformity to norms that are usually thought by experts to be what society considers “masculine.  Read more…

The study finds that toxic masculinity is the culprit. This is the idea that man’s behavior can be potentially harmful to others.

The analysis synthesized the 78 studies from 2003 and 2013. The subjects were 12- 65 years old and the majority was men. The researchers checked the 11 traditionally masculine norms and analyzed if these contributed to mental health outcomes.

Those who have a close association with any of these norms increase their risk of depression, stress, substance abuse and even negative social behaviours.

Study Finds Sexist Men More Likely To Have Psychological Issues

They were also less likely to turn to counselling to help deal with those problems. The effect was particularly strong for men who emphasized playboy behaviour, power over women and self-reliance. Read more…

The study’s lead author says that these sexist norms aren’t just social injustice but can present an even bigger problem to your mental well-being.

Wong said that the study involved at checking the 11 norms that include playboy behavior, or sexual promiscuity, power over women self-reliance, desire to win, risk-taking and pursuit of status. These greatly reflect society’s expectations of what masculinity is all about.

‘Sexist’ Men More and  Mental Health Issues, Study Finds

Its release comes on the heels of the election to the US presidency of Donald Trump, whose comments about women that emerged during the election campaign were condemned by many as sexist and misogynist. Read more…

This is not new anymore. However, considering it as “traditional” doesn’t always mean that it’s right. If it’s what you’re used to, you can still change it. You know you can do something about it.

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