The impact of the traditional male role norms on the posttraumatic stress disorder among Polish male firefighters.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to explore potential associations between compliance with the traditional male role norms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

Methods

The study was conducted on 135 male Polish firefighters. The study used the Impact Event Scale-Revised, the Relations/Social Support Scale and the Male Role Norms Scale.

Results

The study revealed that the firefighters that suffered from probable PTSD (over 34% of all the respondents) seemed to comply with the male role norms more strictly than those without PTSD. The reverse was found to be true for the perceived social support. Social status norms and toughness norms understood as expectations that men should achieve high status by means of successful career, etc., and be tough and r

SUBMITTER: Jakubowski TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8550442 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature