Do "real men" not ask for help?
The current study examined the relationship between men’s conformity to male norms and attitudes, preferences, and stigma toward seeking help from an executive coach or psychologist. Two-hundred-nine working adult men were assigned to a condition (therapy or executive coaching) and listened to a brief session between a client and practitioner. Overall, men had similar and relatively positive help-seeking attitudes for therapy and executive coaching. However, men with higher conformity to masculine norms had higher stigma toward seeking help and viewed traditional therapy as less favorable. Implications of the study, as well as limitations and directions for future research, are discussed.
Source: "Conformity to masculine norms and preferences for therapy or executive coaching." from Psychology of Men & Masculinity - Vol 11, Iss 1
This is a subject of no small interest to me. Fight Club really sparked some interest in the changing definitions of what being a man means in the modern era (though it's clear the movie had more impact.)
I'd really love to hear from readers on what they think manliness means today. We've had some good exchanges about feminism and sexism (benevolent and hostile.)
In the words of Jack: Is this what a man looks like? Is this? How about this or this?
Does punching things make men feel better?
Do children stereotype males more than females?
"If you're reading this...then you are the worst man in history"
Can you tell if a man is dangerous just by looking at his face?
Is saying that women are more sociable than men an inaccurate stereotype?
Is kindness less optional for women than for men?
Do guns make men more aggressive?
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