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The Impact of Traditional Masculinity Norms and Psychological Inflexibility on Alexithymia in Young Men (104770)
Session: On Demand
Room: Virtual Video Presentation
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
Difficulties describing and expressing emotions(alexithymia) impacts interpersonal relationships and our overall well-being. Societal expectations surrounding masculinity shape how men understand and express emotions. Further psychological flexibility influences these experiences. This study explored the relationship between traditional masculinity and psychological flexibility with alexithymia in male college students. A total of 90 participants were assessed using standardised scales of all three constructs. Correlational analyses demonstrated significant positive correlations between certain elements of masculinity ideology and psychological inflexibility with levels of alexithymia. Also, regression analysis revealed that both variables were significant predictors of alexithymia. The results emphasise the potential impact of rigid gender beliefs and inflexible cognitive-emotional patterns on emotional health in men. Addressing these rigid gender beliefs and promoting psychological flexibility may reduce alexithymia, improving men’s emotional regulation and openness to seeking psychological help.
Authors:
Ritika Negi, Panjab University, India
Seema Vinayak, Panjab University, India
About the Presenter(s)
Ritika Negi, research scholar in the Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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