Sex Roles

, Volume 15, Issue 7–8, pp 359–366 | Cite as

The masculine role as a moderator of stress-distress relationships

  • William E. SnellJr.
  • Sharyn S. Belk
  • Raymond C. HawkinsII
Article

Abstract

Health psychologists often content that men are more vulnerable to the effects of stress than are women. One explanation of this male risk factor deals with the masculine role — the set of values, beliefs, and expectations traditionally associated with men's lives. The present study was conducted to determine whether the restrictive emotionality, success preoccupation, and inhibited affection aspects of the masculine role, measured by the Masculine Role Inventory [MRI; W. E. Snell, Jr., “The Masculine Role Inventory (MRI): Components and Correlates,” Rex Roles, 1986] increase not only men's but also women's vulnerability to the effects of stressful life experiences. The results indicated that among both men and women with a recent history of stressful experiences in their lives, the masculine role was associated with elevated distress.

Keywords

Social Psychology Health Psychologist Stressful Life Life Experience Recent History 
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© Plenum Publishing Corporation 1986

Authors and Affiliations

  • William E. SnellJr.
    • 1
  • Sharyn S. Belk
    • 1
  • Raymond C. HawkinsII
    • 1
  1. 1.The University of Texas at AustinUSA

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