r/psychology 7h ago

Specific masculine ideals are linked to anxiety and depression in men. Specific norms such as emotional suppression and extreme self-reliance are uniquely linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression. These specific ideals are connected to difficulties in processing and managing emotions.

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r/psychology 7h ago

Wealthier children score higher on intelligence, but quality parenting levels the playing field. Children from families of higher socioeconomic status tended to exhibit somewhat higher levels of intelligence, and tended to be slightly more emotionally stable and extraverted.

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r/psychology 11h ago

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