Study Links Male Mental Health Struggles to Female Breadwinning in Relationships
Research from Sweden reveals men are 11% more likely to face mental health issues when their female partners out-earn them, highlighting persistent gender norms.
- A Swedish study of 20,000 couples shows men are more likely to experience mental health issues and substance use when their female partners earn more.
- The findings suggest traditional gender roles around male financial dominance remain deeply ingrained, even in progressive societies like Sweden.
- Women increasingly out-earn their partners, with 45% of U.S. marriages now featuring women as sole or primary breadwinners, according to Pew Research Center data.
- Research also links higher female earning power to increased divorce rates and lower marital satisfaction in some relationships.
- Experts emphasize the need to challenge societal expectations of male breadwinning to reduce stigma and mental health pressures on men.
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