Psychology & Psychiatry
When masculinity is threatened, men may pull away
Threats to a man's masculinity could spell danger for the future of his romantic relationships, a new study has revealed.
Oct 14, 2020
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News tagged with masculinity
Psychology & Psychiatry
The internet influences what people think is attractive in others, according to new research
A new study, by scientists at the University of St Andrews, found that people with access to the internet preferred more masculine men, and more feminine and thinner women.
Jul 11, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Masculine traits linked to better parenting for some dads
In some men, having traditional masculine characteristics such as competitiveness and adventurousness was linked to being better fathers to infants, a new study found.
Apr 9, 2021
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Health
Boys and their bodies
Male bodies are increasingly objectified by mass media. Consider Michael 'The Situation' Sorrentino, a cast member of MTV's Jersey Shore reality show, who garnered fame by flashing his chiseled abs before cameras.
Sep 26, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People prefer leaders with more masculine voices, even in feminine leadership roles
Male and female leaders with masculine voices are preferred by both men and women. However, even in leadership roles that are typically held by women, both sexes prefer women leaders with low-pitched voices, according to ...
Dec 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Rules of 'how to be a dad' are changing as gender roles continue to blur
These days, the idea of the hard-working, emotionally distant and frequently absent father figure seems like a caricature from the past. During the past few decades, the discussion has moved beyond the father as only the ...
Jun 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Homophobia in sport: Sporting identity, authoritarian aggression, and social dominance
Homophobia exists in many areas of life. It also seems to be particularly entrenched in sport, exercise and physical education (PE) settings of all kinds. But why is this the case?
Nov 20, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men who feel they fall short of 'masculine' gender norms may be prone to violence
Men whose image of themselves falls short of the traditional masculine gender norms, and who feel that others think this about them too, may be more prone to violence than men who feel comfortable in their own skin, suggests ...
Aug 24, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How anorexia and 'bigorexia' in men relates to perceptions of masculinity
(Medical Xpress)—Self-perceived masculinity is higher in men with muscle dysmorphia, popularly called 'bigorexia', than other gym users, while men with anorexia nervosa relate more strongly to feminine stereotypes, research ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why girls who mature early go for masculine men
Women who undergo early puberty prefer more masculine men and are more likely to want to have children earlier, according to new research.
Apr 15, 2016
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