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Young men experiencing relationship breakdown face emotional turmoil, with some reporting suicidal thoughts. Recovery involves managing emotions, prioritizing self-care, and learning from the experience for resilience.

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  • Sociology
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Intimate partner relationship breakdown is a significant suicide risk factor for men.
  • Emotional responses to grief and loss following breakups are under-researched in young men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theorize the emotional and social processes of reaction and recovery from relationship breakdown in young men.
  • To advance understanding of male adjustment post-breakup using a masculinities framework.

Main Methods:

  • Constructivist grounded theory analysis of semi-structured interviews.
  • 22 Australian men (aged 19-30) who experienced a breakup within three years.

Main Results:

  • A theory of post-breakup reaction and recovery emerged, highlighting 'mixing emotions' and 'massing emotions' leading to overwhelm and suicidality for some.
  • Men employed strategies like 'withdrawing,' 'distracting,' and 'expressing' to manage emotions.
  • Recovery involved 'prioritizing self,' 'triaging influences,' and 'reconciling' the experience for resilience.

Conclusions:

  • Healthy adjustment to relationship breakdown is critical for suicide prevention in men.
  • Understanding young men's emotional and social recovery processes is vital.
  • Findings contribute to evidence on male adjustment and resilience post-breakup.