Men who behave like promiscuous playboys or feel powerful over women are more likely to have mental health problems than men with less sexist attitudes, according to a study released on Monday. The analysis found links between sexist behavior and mental health issues such as depression and substance use, said the study in the Journal of Counseling Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association. The traits, or norms, most closely linked to mental health problems were playboy behavior, or sexual promiscuity, power over women and self-reliance, he said. “Men who have trouble asking for directions when they’re lost, that’s a classic example of self-reliance,” Wong said. Also, men who exhibited those attitudes were also less likely to seek mental health treatment, the study said.

Source: The Guardian November 21, 2016 17:48 UTC