澳大利亚的研究将僵硬的男子气概与少年男孩的精神健康差和危险行为联系起来,但大多数学生拒绝接受有害规范,指望父母提供指导。 Australian study links rigid masculinity to teen boys' poor mental health and risky behaviors, yet most reject harmful norms and look to parents for guidance.

澳大利亚对1 400名青少年进行的一项新研究发现,坚决遵守传统男性规范的男孩——比如情感约束、强硬和避免任何被视为“女孩”的事物——更有可能经历心理健康不佳、欺凌、暴力、使用毒品和接触未经同意的色情制品。 A new Australian study of 1,400 teens finds that boys who strongly adhere to traditional masculine norms—like emotional restraint, toughness, and avoiding anything seen as "girly"—are more likely to experience poor mental health, bullying, violence, substance use, and exposure to non-consensual pornography. 许多人报告说,他们感到与世隔绝,85%的人在过去两周中精神健康状况不佳,没有寻求帮助。 Many reported feeling isolated, with 85% experiencing poor mental health in the past two weeks without seeking help. 尽管如此,大多数男孩拒绝有害的性别规范,对虐待妇女和女孩的行为表示关切,并说父母,而不是媒体或在线人物,对其观点的影响最大。 Despite this, most boys reject harmful gender norms, express concern over the mistreatment of women and girls, and say parents, not media or online figures, have the greatest influence on their views. 专家们敦促各国政府制定以青年为重点的预防暴力方案和针对青年受害者的国家行动计划,强调支助家庭和社区可以帮助培养更健康的男子气概。 Experts urge governments to create youth-focused violence prevention programs and a national action plan for young victims, emphasizing that supportive families and communities can help foster healthier masculinity.