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  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Relational and social network perspectives offer insights into men's sexual health.
  • Traditional masculine roles emphasize independence and control over social resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between social network structures and men's sexual functioning.
  • To examine how relational autonomy and control influence sexual performance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP).
  • Examination of "partner betweenness" as a network structural variable.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the association between partner betweenness and erectile dysfunction.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 25% of men experience partner betweenness.
  • Men experiencing partner betweenness are 92% more likely to report erectile dysfunction.
  • Partner betweenness is more prevalent in younger men, potentially reflecting evolving masculinity.

Conclusions:

  • Partner betweenness constrains relational autonomy, privacy, and control for men.
  • Social network structures significantly impact men's sexual health outcomes.
  • Further research is needed on the interplay of health, gender, and network structure.