Masculinity Ideology, Male Reference Group Identity Dependence, and African American Men’s Health-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Document Type
Article
Keywords
masculinity ideology, health behaviors, male identity, African American men
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
This research assessed factors that may relate to African American men’s health-related attitudes and behaviors. African American men (N 208) completed measures of masculinity ideology, male identity, and health attitudes and behaviors. Results showed that male identity and nontraditional masculinity were associated with men’s health- related behaviors. In addition, nontraditional masculinity mediated the relationship between male identity and health-related behaviors. Implications for counseling and community and societal interventions with African American men are discussed.
Article Number
1134
Publication Date
2008
Recommended Citation
Wade, Jay C., "Masculinity Ideology, Male Reference Group Identity Dependence, and African American Men’s Health-Related Attitudes and Behaviors" (2008). Psychology Faculty Publications. 136.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/psych_facultypubs/136
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