Men's Suicidal thoughts and behaviors and conformity to masculine norms: A person-centered, latent profile approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men are up to four times more likely to die by suicide than women. At the same time, men are less likely to disclose suicidal ideation and transition more rapidly from ideation to attempt. Recently, socialized gender norms and particularly conformity to masculine norms (CMN) have been discussed as driving factors for men's increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs). This study aims to examine the individual interplay between CMN dimensions and their association with depression symptoms, help-seeking, and STBs.

Methods

Using data from an anonymous online survey of 488 cisgender men, latent profile analysis was performed to identify CMN subgroups. Multigroup comparisons and hierarchical regression analyses were used to estimate differences in sociodem

SUBMITTER: Eggenberger L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620066 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature