Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Barragan, Armando
Abstract
Many people suffer from mental health disorders. Gender disparities in mental health treatment and research need to be continuously addressed to ensure that all individuals seeking emotional support receive adequate and competent care. This research focused on bringing awareness to men's neglected mental health needs. Results are discussed in the context of theories of social roles and ambivalence towards men. This study used social role theory and ambivalent sexism theory to explain best how western traditional gender norms can impact us all. Ambivalent sexism pertains to how our attitudes and beliefs can be shaped and are extremely complex. Ambivalent biases are important for professionals because they draw awareness of the impact of positive gender-based beliefs on gender inequality. It was found that there was a moderate positive relationship between hostile and benevolent beliefs of mental health professionals.
Recommended Citation
Holland, Raeshema, "TO WHAT EXTENT DO GENDER ROLE STEREOTYPES IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTIONS OF MEN" (2022). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1353.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1353