The Relationship Between Masculinity & Friendships: A Thematic Analysis On The Qualities of Male Friendships

Authors

Dulshi Fernando, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Valeria Aguilera, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Kristin Vierra, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Diana Gutierrez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Description

Certain masculinity norms such as toughness, emotional stoicism, and homophobia appear to be barriers to forming intimate friendships between boys and men.

Boys and men who do not successfully build close connections may experience low self-esteem and impaired psychological health.

Boys and men who effectively build intimate relationships benefit from peer support and companionship as well as a decrease in anxiety and depression levels.

Scholars have yet to conduct a meta-synthesis exploring the relation between masculinity and friendship.

Publication Date

Spring 4-27-2022

Language

English

Keywords

Male friendship; Masculinity; Friendship

Disciplines

Sociology

File Format

pdf

File Size

461 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Rachael Robnett

Recommended Citation

Fernando, Dulshi; Aguilera, Valeria; Vierra, Kristin; and Gutierrez, Diana, "The Relationship Between Masculinity & Friendships: A Thematic Analysis On The Qualities of Male Friendships" (2022). Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters. 94.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_posters/94

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