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John L Oliffe1,2, Nina Gao1, Matthew Sha1
1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Qualitative Health Research
|January 22, 2025
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many men's relationships, impacting their mental health and leading to break-ups. The study highlights the need for gender-responsive programs to support men's relationship skills and mental well-being post-pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Men's Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected intimate partner relationships.
- Distressed partnerships were linked to mental health challenges in men.
- Commentaries frequently highlighted these disruptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the connections between masculinities, men's mental health, and intimate partner relationship break-ups during COVID-19.
- To understand how the pandemic influenced relationship dynamics and men's psychological experiences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews were conducted with 23 Canadian men aged 19-50.
- Participants experienced relationship break-ups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Thematic analysis was used to derive key findings.
Main Results:
- Men experienced relationships growing apart, whether physically distant or estranged while cohabitating.
- Social isolation and future anxieties created mental stress, impacting relationships.
- Break-ups varied from rapid endings to prolonged dissolutions as restrictions eased.
Conclusions:
- Men processed break-ups through introspection and utilized support systems for self-growth.
- Findings underscore the need for gender-responsive mental health programs for men.
- Specialized services are required to address the psychological impact of the pandemic on relationships.
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