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Mäns psykiska ohälsa och stigma: En kvantitativ studie om maskulinitetsnormer
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society.
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Men's mental health and stigma : A quantitative study on masculinity norms (English)
Abstract [sv]

Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka i vilken utsträckning stigma, maskulinitetsnormer och socioekonomisk bakgrund påverkar mäns benägenhet att tala om psykisk ohälsa och söka professionell hjälp. Med en kvantitativ metod har data samlats in genom en webbaserad enkät riktad till män över 18 år som upplever psykisk ohälsa men inte befinner sig i behandling. Resultatet visar på flera intressanta mönster: Respondenter med högre utbildning och positivt bemötande tenderade att ha en mer öppen inställning till att tala om sitt mående. En signifikant andel av deltagarna med lägre inkomst angav att de inte skulle söka hjälp, främst för att de ville klara av problemen själva. Även om flera av analyserna inte uppvisade statistiskt signifikanta samband, pekar resultaten på att sociala faktorer och könsnormer harett inflytande på mäns hjälpsökande beteende. Studien visar på behovet av könsanpassade insatser och ökad medvetenhet kring stigma och manlighetsnormer inom vården. 

Abstract [en]

The aim of this study is to examine the extent to which stigma, masculinity norms, and socioeconomic background influence men’s willingness to talk about mental health issues and seek professional help. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected through a web-based survey targeting men over the age of 18 who experience mental health challenges but are not currently in treatment. The results reveal several interesting patterns: respondents with higher education and positive prior experiences tended to have a more open attitude toward discussing their mental health. A significant portion of participants with lower incomes stated they would not seek help, primarily because they preferred to manage their problems on their own. Although several analyses did not show statistically significant correlations, the findings suggest that social factors and gender norms do influence men’s help-seeking behavior. The study highlights the need for gender-sensitive interventions and greater awareness of stigma and masculinity norms within healthcare services. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025.
Keywords [en]
Mental health, stigma, masculinity, socioeconomic background
Keywords [sv]
Psykisk ohälsa, stigma, maskulinitet, socioekonomisk bakgrund
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Sociology Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-50883OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-50883DiVA, id: diva2:1984630
Subject / course
Sociology
Available from: 2025-07-17 Created: 2025-07-17 Last updated: 2025-10-09

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