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Masculinity, Perceived Vulnerability to COVID-19, and Adoption of Protective Behaviors.
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Sexuality & Culture . Dec2022, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p2171-2186. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Epidemiological data show that men and women have similar probabilities of contracting COVID-19. However, men with COVID-19 tend to have more severe outcomes than women. We performed two studies to analyze the associations between gender, adherence to traditional masculinity ideology, perceived vulnerability to COVID-19, and the adoption of protective behaviors against COVID-19. In Study 1 (quota sample of the Italian adult population, N = 1,142), we found no differences between men and women in terms of the perceived probability of contracting COVID-19. However, compared to women, men perceived themselves to be less likely to suffer severe consequences if falling ill. In Study 2 (Italian community sample, N = 305), a moderated mediation model showed that adherence to traditional masculinity ideology moderated the association between being man and the perceived severity of the consequences of COVID-19, which, in turn, showed negative associations with three protective behaviors against COVID-19. The article ends with a discussion of the strengths and limitations of this research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10955143
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sexuality & Culture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160090141
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-022-09991-5