Emotional-approach coping may be less effective for men who:

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Men who display high levels of masculinity and experience gender role conflict may be less likely to use emotional-approach coping because they may feel that it goes against traditional masculine norms of stoicism and emotional control. In contrast, men who have been socialized into a flexible norm of masculinity may be more able to use emotional-approach coping, as they may feel less pressured to conform to rigid gender roles. Unsure gender identity and passive behaviors may or may not impact the effectiveness of emotional-approach coping.

Emotional-Approach Coping May Be Less Effective for Men Who