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  • during significant life transitions, such as job loss, relationship breakdowns, or aging, where the perceived loss of masculine identity may drive men into despair.

  • The connection is highlighted in a study published in Psycho-Oncology in August 2022, titled The Impact of Hegemonic Masculine Ideals on Self-Esteem in Prostate Cancer Patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy, ADT, compared to ADT-naive patients, aka patients who have not yet received androgen deprivation therapy.

  • The research involved 57 patients on ADT and 59 ADT-naive patients, and it revealed that hegemonic masculinity ideals significantly lower masculine self-esteem, regardless of ADT status.

  • The study also found that younger patients were particularly affected by body image issues.

  • These findings underscore the importance of addressing the pressure of hegemonic masculinity.

during significant life transitions, such as job loss, relationship breakdowns, or aging, where the perceived loss of masculine identity may drive men into despair.

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