Masculinity and suicidal thoughts and behaviours in men

Abstract

Background Internationally and in Australia, men are more likely to die by suicide than women, with traditional masculine norms potentially heightening this risk. However, there is limited evidence regarding the mechanisms linking masculinity to suicidality, particularly in the Australian context. Additionally, few suicide prevention interventions explicitly address masculinity, and even fewer have been empirically evaluated. This PhD aimed to explore the relationship between masculinity and suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The research had three specific objectives: (1) to describe the emergence and trajectory of masculinity and suicide research as a field; (2) to investigate a potential b..