Older men cling to 1950's, '60's blueprint of masculinity
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 09:41
in Psychology & Sociology
Older men adhere closely to an idealized masculinity script that is incompatible with the realities of later life, a new study suggests. The mismatch between aging and the often ageless expectations of popular masculinity leaves senior men without a blueprint to behave or handle emotions, according to a new literature review.