Men and psychotherapy: An investigation of alexithymia, intimacy, and masculine gender roles

Author(s): Good, G. E.

Journal/Book: Psychotherapy. 1997; 34: 3900 E Camelback Rd #200, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Amer Psychological Assoc, Div Psychotherapy. 160-170.

Abstract: Psychological theories have long emphasized the roles of emotions in healthy functioning and in psychotherapy. However, the masculine socialization process has been hypothesized to encourage men to devalue and restrict much of their emotional experiencing (e.g.,Brannon, 1976; Levant, 1992; O'Neil, 1981). This study of 208 men used two operationalizations of traditional masculine gender role socialization and found evidence that men reporting greater gender role conflict also acknowledged greater levels of alexithymia and fear of intimacy, even after controlling for socially desirable responding. Implications for psychotherapy and for future theory and research are noted.

Note: Article Fischer AR, Univ Akron, Dept Psychol, Akron,OH 44325 USA

Keyword(s): ROLE-CONFLICT; HELP-SEEKING; PRETHERAPY ORIENTATION; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; SCALE; VALIDITY; DEPRESSION; FEMININITY; HEALTH

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