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Exploring the Influence of Masculine Norms on Suicidal Ideation and Help-Seeking Behavior
Ruben Benakovic1, Sarah Liddle1, Katrina Scurrah2
1Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Crisis
|November 5, 2024
Summary
Masculine norms are linked to suicidal thoughts in men. Lower conformity to certain masculine norms was associated with increased help-seeking behavior in Australian males.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Men account for 75% of suicide deaths in Australia.
- Societal masculine norms are theorized to link with suicidality and reduced help-seeking.
- Further evidence is needed to establish this relationship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the longitudinal relationships between 11 masculine norms, suicidal ideation, and mental health help-seeking behavior in Australian males.
- To investigate the association between conformity to masculine norms and suicidal ideation.
- To explore the link between masculine norms and mental health help-seeking.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 8,214 Australian males (aged 18-55).
- Logistic regression used to assess associations between conformity to masculine norms (CMNI-22) at Wave 1 and outcomes at Wave 2.
- Longitudinal examination of suicidal ideation and mental health help-seeking behavior.
Main Results:
- High conformity to the norm of emotional control was associated with higher odds of suicidal ideation longitudinally.
- Low conformity to global masculine norms and specific norms (emotional control, power over women) was linked to higher rates of mental health help-seeking behavior longitudinally.
- Findings suggest suicidality is a gendered phenomenon.
Conclusions:
- Masculine norms are associated with suicidal ideation in men.
- These norms should be a focus for male suicide prevention initiatives.
- Results support the contention that suicidality is a profoundly gendered phenomenon.
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