Toxic Masculinity in Men and Behavior
Student Classification
Senior
Faculty Mentor
Anna K. Lee, Ph.D.
Department
Department of Psychology
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 2019
Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract
The psychology of men and masculinity is a prevalent topic in today's society. Various studies show the relationship between men and toxic masculinity exhibiting in various negative behaviors such as : sexual aggression, intimate partner violence, social support, depression, and child maltreatment. Social media and social networks may also positively or negatively affect mental health and mediated relationships between masculine paradigms. Masculinity is a performance that is influenced by gendered expectations.
Recommended Citation
Goode, Tiamber, "Toxic Masculinity in Men and Behavior" (2019). Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Symposia. 154.
https://digital.library.ncat.edu/ugresearchsymposia/154