Adolescents who value aggressive behavior as part of male gender roles are more likely to engage in problem behavior.

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Research has shown that adolescents who hold traditional beliefs about male gender roles, including the belief that aggression is an acceptable part of being a man, are more likely to engage in problem behavior such as fighting, vandalism, and substance use. These beliefs may contribute to a "macho culture" in which aggression and violence are seen as a way to prove one's masculinity.

Adolescents Who Value Aggressive Behavior as Part of Male Gender