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A scoping review of masculinity norms and their interplay with loneliness and social connectedness among men in Western societies
Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation. (Mäns sociala hälsa och välmående)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0729-5361
Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation. (Mäns sociala hälsa och välmående)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1553-8634
Umeå University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation. (Mäns sociala hälsa och välmående)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3659-1351
2024 (English)In: American Journal of Men's Health, ISSN 1557-9883, E-ISSN 1557-9891, Vol. 18, no 6Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This scoping review explores what is currently understood about how masculinity norms interplay with loneliness and social connectedness among men in a Western context. Human beings inherently need social connections, and this review particularly addresses how traditional masculinity norms—emphasizing independence, emotional stoicism, and pain endurance—can increase vulnerability to loneliness and insufficient social connections. The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews and systematically assessed the literature published between September 2013 and September 2023. Initial literature searches were conducted using multiple databases, including EBSCO and PubMed. Of the 1,730 articles identified, 13 studies met the inclusion criteria and were quality assessed. Results show that men often formed social connections through productive activities. Still, these connections were restricted by conflicting masculine ideals such as self-reliance, which could be prioritized over social and emotional support. Masculine bonds were often formed and strengthened through collectively rejecting diversity. Nevertheless, there were some narratives where participants attempted to redefine masculinity to access permission to care and connect. This review highlights the urgent need for cultural and societal reevaluation of gender norms to support men’s social connectedness. This shift could reduce stigma around emotional vulnerability and in turn men’s opportunities for health and well-being.

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Sage Publications, 2024. Vol. 18, no 6
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men’s health, gender relations, gender equality, social isolation, social participation, identity
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Gender Studies Social Work
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Occupational therapy
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URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-233077DOI: 10.1177/15579883241304585ISI: 001372810700001PubMedID: 39651586Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85211222798OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-233077DiVA, id: diva2:1922781
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Mäns sociala hälsa och välmåendeAvailable from: 2024-12-19 Created: 2024-12-19 Last updated: 2024-12-20Bibliographically approved

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