Masculine Gender Role and Midlife Transition in Men

Eisler, Richard M.; Ragsdale, Kim G.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4899-0694-6_18

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“…For example, men described anxieties about turning forty as this marked a different conception of past and future, perceiving that there was less ahead than there was behind (Hamand, 1994). This may include reflections on the gap between early aspirations and present accomplishments, which alongside biological changes can represent a particular source of stress (Eisler and Ragdale, 1992). Jason reflects some of these concerns in his account of dissatisfaction with turning 40 – described as ‘a massive turning point’ – which he relates to shifting perceptions of past and future.…”

Section: Fear Of Fortymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Spectre of the Wheezy Dad: Masculinity, Fatherhood and Ageing

Shirani

2013

Sociology

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This article explores concerns about, and experiences of, ageing amongst men during the early years of fatherhood. Despite acknowledgement of the interconnectivities between age and gender, accounts of ageing masculinity have been relatively overlooked, particularly in relation to younger and middle-aged men's perceptions of ageing. However, some evidence suggests that despite a general trend towards increasing longevity, anxiety about ageing is occurring at ever younger ages. Drawing on data from a qualitative longitudinal study, this issue is considered here through a parenting lens in light of the wider social trend towards delayed fatherhood. The article focuses on the experiences of men aged 29-54 whose accounts indicate widespread concern about ageing, regardless of their actual chronological age. The analysis foregrounds how these concerns are linked to the continuing association between fathering and physical activity, which highlights the need to consider the implications of advanced paternal age for father-child relationships.

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Section: Fear Of Fortymentioning

confidence: 99%