biostudies-literatureUnknown11(1)Ojio Y<h4>Objectives</h4>Masculine norms of toughness and self-reliance can discourage help-seeking among elite athletes who are men. Effective ways to leverage masculine norms for help-seeking is a relatively unexplored area in athlete mental health. The study aimed to investigate how masculine health-related values measured by the Intentions Masculine Values Scale (IMVS) affect help-seeking behaviours among male elite rugby players.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 220 Japanese male elite rugby players in the Japan Rugby League One (response rate: 40.6%). Participants completed an online survey assessing help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, along with masculine health-related values using the IMVS. Psychological safety within sports settings was evaluateBMJ open sport & exercise medicinee002275https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11792290biostudies-literatureMental health help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among male elite rugby players: the role of masculine health-related values.PMC11792290Amemiya ROliffe JLRice SMOjio YfalseMental health help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among male elite rugby players: the role of masculine health-related values.<h4>Objectives</h4>Masculine norms of toughness and self-reliance can discourage help-seeking among elite athletes who are men. Effective ways to leverage masculine norms for help-seeking is a relatively unexplored area in athlete mental health. The study aimed to investigate how masculine health-related values measured by the Intentions Masculine Values Scale (IMVS) affect help-seeking behaviours among male elite rugby players.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 220 Japanese male elite rugby players in the Japan Rugby League One (response rate: 40.6%). Participants completed an online survey assessing help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, along with masculine health-related values using the IMVS. Psychological safety within sports settings was evaluate2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252025-04-22T12:44:25.17Z2025-04-06T00:23:52.019ZS-EPMC117922903990634210.1136/bmjsem-2024-002275