'Be a man': Why some men respond aggressively to threats to manhood
E-Mail DURHAM, N.C. -- When their manhood is threatened, some men respond aggressively, but not all. New research from Duke University suggests who may be most triggered by such threats - younger men whose sense of masculinity depends heavily on other peoples opinions. "Our results suggest that the more social pressure a man feels to be masculine, the more aggressive he may be," said Adam Stanaland, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology and public policy at Duke and the studys lead author. "When ...
Adam Stanaland Sarah Gaither Duke University Charles Lafitte Foundation Program Psychological Research Social Pressure
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