Masculine Discrepancy Stress, Subjective Well-Being, and the Buffering Role of Religiosity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21748879 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Upenieks (0000-0002-1200-2471, Baylor University, corresponding author), Amanda C McGowan (Baylor University), T D Hill (0000-0003-3798-7753, The University of Texas at San Antonio) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 15579883241255187-15579883241255187 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Men s Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1557-9883 • E-ISSN: 1557-9891 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/15579883241255187 |
| PMID | 38794958 |
| OpenAlex | W4399013820 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 88 |
Although several studies have reported an inverse association between masculine discrepancy stress—the perceived failure to conform to internalized normative expectations of masculinity—and well-being, researchers have yet to consider the potential moderating or buffering role of religiosity. Regression analyses of data collected from a national sample of men ( n = 2,018), the 2023 Masculinity, Sexual Health, and Politics survey indicated that masculine discrepancy stress was consistently associated with lower levels of subjective well-being, including poorer self-reported mental health, less happiness, and lower life satisfaction. We also observed that these associations were attenuated or buffered among men who reported regular religious attendance and greater religious salience. Taken together, our findings suggest that different expressions of religiosity may help to alleviate the psychological consequences of masculine discrepancy stress. More research is needed to incorporate dimensions of religion and spirituality into studies of gender identity and subjective well-being
Developmental psychology · Happiness · Life satisfaction · Masculinity · Mental health · Multilevel model · Normative · Religiosity · Spirituality · Clinical Psychology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Medicine · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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