What is it about?
We have found that men who endorse stereotypical beliefs about masculinity and who have been discriminated against for being gay report poorer self-esteem and more depressive symptoms. On top of that, we have found that the negative link between endorsement of stereotypical masculinity and depressive symptoms is stronger for those men who have experienced more discrimination for being gay.
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Why is it important?
Our findings add to previous work on masculinity and mental health, surveying an ethnically and nationally diverse group of young gay men. By finding that the link between stereotypical masculinity and depressive symptoms is stronger for men who have experienced more discrimination for being gay, we identify possible priority populations for mental health interventions.
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I hope this article reaches queer people, their allies, and people working with them, and I hope it promotes the expression of alternative masculinities. I have worked on this project for 5 years during which I explored my own identity in unexpected and illuminating ways. I hope the reader engages with these ideas in a way that is meaningful for them.
Mx. Djordje Xen Modrakovic
George Washington University
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This page is a summary of: Moderating effects of minority stress on the association between adherence to norms of masculinity and psychological well-being in a diverse sample of gay male emerging adults., Psychology of Men & Masculinity, April 2021, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/men0000339.
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