The Physical Health of Men and Boys: Integrating Biomedical and Psychological Science

Rigid adherence to traditional male norms has been found to be associated with many health outcomes. This special issue aims to bring together biomedical and psychological researchers as a means to generate interest in integrating scientific approaches so as to advance the health of men and boys. In...

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Published in:Psychology of men & masculinity 2019-04, Vol.20 (2), p.161-165
Main Authors: Parent, Mike C., Sánchez, Francisco J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Sciences
Biomedicine
Cancer
Eating disorders
Health behavior
Health beliefs
Health Outcomes
Health promotion
Health status
Human
Human Males
Human Sex Differences
Interdisciplinary Research
Male
Men
Mens health
Physical Health
Psychology
Researchers
Sex differences
Sexual health
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Summary:Rigid adherence to traditional male norms has been found to be associated with many health outcomes. This special issue aims to bring together biomedical and psychological researchers as a means to generate interest in integrating scientific approaches so as to advance the health of men and boys. In this guest editorial, the authors first provide a brief review of some key biological factors that contribute to sex differences in health. The editorial then introduces the ten articles included in this special issue, which focus on paternal influence on health-related behaviors; cancer; reproductive and sexual health; eating disorders; and health-related beliefs. Ultimately, by continuing to work across disciplines, those interested in the psychological study of men and masculinities can assist biomedical researchers in promoting better health outcomes.
ISSN:1524-9220
1939-151X
DOI:10.1037/men0000210