Fathers are less likely to endorse the notion that masculinity is fragile, suggests a new study. They viewed their masculinity as more stable and less easily threatened. This finding aligns with the notion that fatherhood may provide a sense of completeness and reinforce a man’s masculine identity.
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Fathers less likely to see masculinity as fragile, research shows
Recent research found that fathers are less likely to see masculinity as fragile compared to non-fathers. High personal sex drive boosts fathers' sexual esteem, while stress, low partner sex drive, and low self-perceived masculinity increase sexual depression.
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Adolescents with less secure attachment to their fathers tend to have higher levels of mental health symptoms, such as more frequent alcohol consumption 1-2 years later. Emotional attachment to their mothers was not associated with these symptoms.
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Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use
Adolescents with insecure attachment to their fathers are more likely to develop internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms, which can lead to increased alcohol use. Attachment to mothers did not show a similar association with these outcomes.
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