Gender role conflict: Is it a predictor of marital dissatisfaction? A cross sectional study in Tehran

Pourshahbaz, Abbas; Ardebili, Mehrdad Eftekhar; Dolatshahi, Behrouz; Ranjbar, Hadi; Taban, Mozhgan

doi:10.47176/mjiri.34.84

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“…Recent studies indicate that the spouses of men with gender role conflict experience less marital satisfaction and more depression and anxiety. Gender role conflict in men is, therefore, riddled with intra-and interpersonal consequences that disrupt the family's function [18]. It can thus be concluded that men's gender role conflict is significantly related to their novelty-seeking.…”

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“…Men try to perform the expected gender roles while disregarding their possible negative impacts. Based on the gender role conflict model, roles that restrict the process of socialization are acquired in patriarchal and traditional societies and harm both women and men [18]. Recent studies indicate that the spouses of men who have gender role conflict experience less marital satisfaction and more depression and anxiety.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Mediating Role of Sexual Function in the Relationship between Sensation-seeking, Gender Role Conflict, and Novelty-Seeking in Married Men in Bushehr (Iran) in 2020

Zarei

Shahbazi²,

Koraei³

2022

PCNM

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Background: Potential problems among couples can negatively impact the lives of the family. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between sensation-seeking, gender role conflict, and novelty-seeking in married men with the mediating role of sexual function. Methods: This was a correlational study performed by path analysis. The statistical population comprised all married men in Bushehr (Iran) who visited marriage counseling centers in 2020. A total of 384 married men were selected as the sample using convenience sampling. The research tools included the Zuckerman Sensation-seeking Scale-V, the Gender Role Conflict Scale, Justification for Extramarital Involvement Questionnaire (JEIQ), and the Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale-Erectile Functioning (SSES-E). Data were analyzed by the Pearson correlation method and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Based on demographic results, the mean (SD) of the age of participants was 45.29 (6.37) years. The results revealed a significant relationship between sensation-seeking and sexual function, and between sensation and novelty-seeking in men (p<0.001). There was also a causal relationship between sensationseeking and novelty-seeking mediated by sexual function in men (P=0.004). The findings also revealed a significant relationship between gender role conflict and sexual function as well as novelty-seeking (p<0.001), and a significant relationship between gender role conflict and novelty-seeking mediated by sexual function in men (P=0.012). Conclusion:According to the results, the proposed model had adequate fitness. Male sensation-seeking and gender role conflict lead to numerous problems for men, spouses, the family, and society.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Mediating Role of Sexual Function in the Relationship between Sensation-seeking, Gender Role Conflict, and Novelty-Seeking in Married Men in Bushehr (Iran) in 2020

Zarei

Shahbazi²,

Koraei³

2022

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“…Individuals and families can attain better financial goals and enhance financial wellbeing if budgetary control is rationally achieved. Therefore, effective financial planning enhances marital SF by mitigating the burden of economic stress and its harsh consequences on families (Pourshahbaz et al, 2020). Given that Qatar is the wealthiest country in the world per capita, social instability, marital disharmony and poor morality are more causative than financial dilemmas in leading couples to seek divorce.…”

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Impact of leadership gender stereotyping on managing familial conflict, matrimonial strategies, divorce decisions and marital satisfaction in Qatar

El-Kassem

Lari

Naimi

et al. 2022

JFBM

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the direct and indirect effects of leadership style and gender roles on managing familial conflict (MFC), as well as how such conflict resolution affects divorce decisions and overall marital satisfaction (SF) in Qatar.Design/methodology/approachA 20-item questionnaire, corresponding to 20 indicators for six latent variables, was administered to 550 married couples in Qatar. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure of sampling adequacy and Bartlett's test of sphericity were calculated. The path analysis was measured using structural equation modeling.FindingsMatrimonial strategies adopted by spouses positively affected familial conflict resolution, and successfully MFC both positively affected marital SF and reduced the inclination to seek a divorce. However, men were not found to be visionary leaders in familial relationships regarding conflict resolution. Leadership gender stereotyping did not positively influence the perception of women's competency (WC). The WC did not positively affect the managing of familial conflict.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides strategic insights regarding how MFC in Qatar influences marital SF. Understanding the determinants of divorce decisions and marital SF furthers understanding of how married couples can sustain healthy relationships.Originality/valueThis study empirically correlates three fields of family research: gender role; conflict resolution and marital SF. It explains how divorce issues have escalated in Qatar and explores the influence on modern social life of sexism, patriarchal roots and Oriental androcentrism. Many factors must be considered when examining matrimonial strategies (MSs), especially if there is debate over the ideal number of children. Strategizing models can curtail conflict that might lead to divorce.

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“…Furthermore, the existing literature provides support for an indirect association between subjective deviance from traditional male gender roles and negative consequences in men's close relationships. More specifically, GRC has been found to predict psychological well-being, relationship satisfaction (Pourshahbaz, 2020;Rochlen & Mahalik, 2004), and overall interpersonal functioning (Breiding et al, 2008). It also correlates with self-esteem (Mahalik et al, 2001), personality (Schwartz et al, 2004), coping and problem-solving strategies (Szymanski & Carr, 2008), body image, and muscularity (Gattario et al, 2015;Hobza & Rochlen, 2009;Manley et al, 2007;McCreary et al, 2005;Mejias, 2010;Murray & Lewis, 2014;Schwartz et al, 2010;Shepherd & Rickard, 2012;Schwartz & Tylka, 2008).…”

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Have a Woman’s Heart but a Man’s Face: Perceptions of Gay Relationships in Greek Gay Men

Daoultzis,

Kordoutis

2024

Trends in Psychol.

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In this qualitative study, we build upon the findings of previous research by investigating the perceptions and attitudes of 10 self-identified gay men in Greece, toward gay relationships, the influence of Greek society upon them, masculinity, partner preferences, and self-disclosure. A critical thematic analysis of the semi-structured interviews revealed that most participants held negative views regarding same-sex relationships among gay men possibly due to internalizing the homonegativity of Greek society which was consistently acknowledged. They further expressed preference for masculine partners and tended to avoid feminine gay men, preferring to befriend them rather than pursue a romantic relationship with them. Although many participants described masculine gay men as reserved, distant, and emotionally restricted, they still preferred them as partners. Furthermore, most participants expressed negative opinions about self-disclosure, possibly due to the identity confusion caused by the rejection for their sexual orientation Greek social environment. Similarly, when it came to LGBTIQ + rights activism, participants were opposed, contending that it caused more confusion and discord within the younger generation of gays rather than fostered positive change. This research makes a unique contribution by presenting a realistic account of gay men’s contradicting views of their selfhood, a disbelief in gay relationships, an outright preference for masculinity in partnerships, a disdain for gay rights activism, and fear of self-disclosure. These perceptions and attitudes appear to be due to the long history of societal marginalization and rejection and may be subject to change as Greece moves toward a more accepting environment for LGBTIQ + rights.

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Gender role conflict: Is it a predictor of marital dissatisfaction? A cross sectional study in Tehran

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

The Mediating Role of Sexual Function in the Relationship between Sensation-seeking, Gender Role Conflict, and Novelty-Seeking in Married Men in Bushehr (Iran) in 2020

The Mediating Role of Sexual Function in the Relationship between Sensation-seeking, Gender Role Conflict, and Novelty-Seeking in Married Men in Bushehr (Iran) in 2020

Impact of leadership gender stereotyping on managing familial conflict, matrimonial strategies, divorce decisions and marital satisfaction in Qatar

Have a Woman’s Heart but a Man’s Face: Perceptions of Gay Relationships in Greek Gay Men

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