The influence of masculinity on coping in undergraduate black men

This study examined the influence of masculinity on the coping mechanisms of undergraduate Black men. Black male college students were recruited from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and a Predominately White Institution (PWI) and asked to complete a survey. Survey results (N = 162) showed most Black college men identify with mainstream society or Black masculinity. Results also showed that the type of masculinity identified does determine whether a positive or negative relationship exists with the type of coping method used. In addition, the type of masculinity identified with was determined by the campus (HBCU, PWI) participants attended. Future research directions are discussed. Keywords masculinity, Black men, college, coping
With traditional masculinity, men are taught to not express themselves emotionally as a way to not appear weak or feminine (Wallace, 2007). Research has identified higher levels of substance abuse, [...]