The rise of extreme trends like ‘looksmaxxing’ and social platforms like ‘Omoggle’ are creating digital echo chambers that have resulted in more young men engaging in degrading health content and general misogynistic behaviours.
For men’s health week, we spoke to Dr. James Brown FAPS to understand how these platforms work, what the impact on young men looks like, and what psychologists can do to support boys and young men.
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“Fathers who take an active, hands-on role in parenting, including the rough-and-tumble play many enjoy, also help children develop stronger emotional regulation, better social skills, and greater self-control.”
Are men taking enough paternity leave to benefit their children?
“The research does not indicate that most fathers wish to give up paid employment and become full-time stay-at-home dads. Consistent findings from cross-cultural studies show that this pattern is rare, even in societies with high levels of gender equality. What fathers are expressing, both clearly and consistently, is a desire for the chance to be more involved in caring for their children while continuing to work.”
Before the Industrial Revolution, “Men worked long hours, certainly, but they worked alongside other family members, within their communities, close to the daily lives of their children, providing, protecting, and helping to shape the next generation.”
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