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Australian study links rigid masculinity to teen boys' poor mental health and risky behaviors, yet most reject harmful norms and look to parents for guidance.
A new Australian study of 1,400 teens finds that boys who strongly adhere to traditional masculine norms—like emotional restraint, toughness, and avoiding anything seen as "girly"—are more likely to experience poor mental health, bullying, violence, substance use, and exposure to non-consensual pornography.
Many reported feeling isolated, with 85% experiencing poor mental health in the past two weeks without seeking help.
Despite this, most boys reject harmful gender norms, express concern over the mistreatment of women and girls, and say parents, not media or online figures, have the greatest influence on their views.
Experts urge governments to create youth-focused violence prevention programs and a national action plan for young victims, emphasizing that supportive families and communities can help foster healthier masculinity.
Un estudio australiano vincula la masculinidad rígida con la mala salud mental y los comportamientos riesgosos de los adolescentes, sin embargo, la mayoría rechaza las normas perjudiciales y busca la guía de los padres.