July 28, 2025

Boys Don’t Cry—But They Do Comment: A mixed-methods study of men’s mental health on cyberspace (Preprint)

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Anonymous digital platforms like Reddit facilitate emotional expression, challenging hegemonic masculinity norms.
Analysis included 740 Reddit posts and 6,287 YouTube comments to capture diverse male experiences on mental health.
Key themes include normalizing emotions, peer validation, coping mechanisms, and resistance to toxic positivity.
Digital peer spaces offer new support avenues for men, potentially reshaping how they engage with their mental health.

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Mixed-methods study examines emotional openness in anonymous communities, suggesting new pathways for supporting male mental health.

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