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Masculinity and suicidal thinking.

Jane Pirkis1, Matthew J Spittal1, Louise Keogh2

  • 1Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
|December 28, 2016
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Men who highly value self-reliance may face increased risk for suicidal thinking. This study explored dominant masculinity norms and their link to male suicidal ideation, highlighting self-reliance as a significant risk factor.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Men are disproportionately represented in suicide statistics globally.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of dominant masculinity norms on male suicidal thinking.
  • Understanding these norms is crucial for developing effective suicide prevention strategies for men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between conformity to dominant masculinity norms and suicidal thinking in men.
  • To identify specific masculinity traits that may increase or protect against suicidal ideation.
  • To contribute to a deeper understanding of male mental health and suicide risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized baseline data from 13,884 men (aged 18-55) from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health (Ten to Men).
Keywords:
GenderMasculinitySelf-relianceSuicidal ideation

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  • Employed self-complete questionnaires assessing conformity to dominant masculinity norms and suicidal thinking.
  • Conducted logistic regression analyses to determine the strength of association between variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Self-reliance, a characteristic of dominant masculinity, was identified as a significant risk factor for suicidal thinking.
    • After controlling for other predictors, self-reliance showed a statistically significant association with increased odds of suicidal thinking (AOR 1.33; 95% CI 1.25-1.42).

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that the emphasis on self-reliance within dominant masculinity may elevate the risk of suicidal thinking in men.
    • This has critical implications for suicide prevention programs targeting men in clinical and general populations.
    • Further research is required to confirm the causal direction and underlying mechanisms of the self-reliance-suicidality relationship.