Effects of masculine identity and gender role stress on aggression in men.

Cohn, Amy M.; Zeichner, Amos

doi:10.1037/1524-9220.7.4.179

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“…men are perpetrators of abuse and women of are victims, not abusers (Dorahy, & Clearwater, 2012;Price-Robertson, 2012;Alaggia & Millington, 2008). The dominant stereotypes found in the literature surrounding masculinity, strength, aggressiveness and dominance also concurred with the results of several other studies, and tended to overpower public opinion and contribute to men feeling that their history of abuse went against gender norms (Anderson, 2011;Alaggia, 2010;Conh, & Zeichner, 2006;Grossman, Kia-Keating, & Sorsoli, 2006;Sorsoli, et al, 2008).…”

Section: Disclosure Trajectorysupporting

confidence: 69%

“…O' Leary and Barber (2008) explained that "negative attitudes towards male victims clearly have the potential to discourage boys from disclosing and men from discussing their experiences as abused children" (p. 136). Men are often seen by our society as being dominant, powerful, even sometimes aggressive; being a victim goes against gender norms and challenges society in what is regarded as weakness (Anderson, 2011;Alaggia, 2010;Conh, & Zeichner, 2006;Grossman, Kia-Keating, & Sorsoli, 2006;Sorsoli, et al, 2008;Hunter, 2009).…”

Section: Norms and Stereotypesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Disclosure Experiences of Male Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Gagnier

Collin‐Vézina

2016

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

109

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Section: Disclosure Trajectorysupporting

confidence: 69%

Section: Norms and Stereotypesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Disclosure Experiences of Male Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Gagnier

Collin‐Vézina

2016

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

109

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“…1995), aggression and hostility (Cohn & Zeichner, 2006), and poorer overall psychological well-being (Alfred, Hammer, & Good, 2014). Theoretical work on masculine norms suggests that these norms are learned through policing and fear-based learning which can, in turn, bring about increased risk-taking behaviors (Addis, Mansfield, & Syzdek, 2010).…”

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The Association Between Masculinity and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

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Several known risk factors for nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), such as negative emotionality and deficits in emotion skills, are also associated with masculinity. Researchers and clinicians suggest that masculine norms around emotional control and self-reliance may make men more likely to engage in self-harm. Masculinity has also been implicated as a potential risk factor for suicide and other self-damaging behaviors. However, the association between masculinity and NSSI has yet to be explored. In the current study, a sample of 912 emerging adults from two universities in the Northeastern United States completed a web-based questionnaire assessing adherence to masculine norms, engagement in NSSI, and known risk factors for NSSI (demographics and number of self-injurers known). Stronger adherence to masculine norms predicted chronic NSSI (five or more episodes throughout the life span) above and beyond other known risk factors. Adherence to masculine norms was related to methods of NSSI. Clinical implications are discussed, including discussions of masculine norms in treatment settings. Future research should examine what specific masculine norms are most closely linked to NSSI and other self-damaging behaviors.

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“…The results of the contingency between stereotyping and harassment lead us to affirm that adherence to gender stereotypes (both traits as roles) influences on aggressive behaviour (Cohn, & Zeichner, 2006). Not surprisingly, children who do not recognize the social changes of gender in context are those that reflect greater bias in gender differences contribute to the maintenance of the status quo and power in relationships.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 87%