Masculinity Types and Emotional Expressiveness: Implications for Intimate Partner Violence

Karlsen, Dina M. D. (2024) Masculinity Types and Emotional Expressiveness: Implications for Intimate Partner Violence. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

Text BachelorThesisDMDKarlsenS4636643.pdf Restricted to Repository staff only Download (498kB)

Abstract

According to previous research, masculinity norms are changing, and new masculinity types are emerging. However, little research has been conducted on new masculinity and the societal perception of masculinity types. Our research attempts to close this gap. This paper aims to explore the societal perception of new and traditional masculinity regarding the topics of intimate partner violence (IPV) and emotional expressiveness (EE). This was done through an online survey in which 317 heterosexual female participants from the UK (Mage = 42.2, SDage = 12.9) read a traditional, new masculinity or control profile description and answered rating questions on their perception of the person in various scenarios. Our results suggest that new masculinity is perceived as significantly associated with higher EE and lower likelihood of committing IPV compared to traditional masculinity. Furthermore, high ratings of EE are significantly associated with low perceived likelihood of committing IPV. Finally, we found EE to partially mediate the relationship between masculinity type and the perceived likelihood of committing IPV. This builds onto the previous body of research on masculinities and importantly extends our understanding of the societal perceptions of new masculinity in contrast to traditional masculinity. Beyond theoretical implications, this holds practical implications for interventions and understanding of societal judgement. Important limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed. Keywords: masculinities, new masculinity, emotional expressiveness, intimate partner violence.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Aksu, A. and Dalley, S.E.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2024 09:42
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2024 09:42
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4145

Actions (login required)

View Item