Tough Guys and lady doctors.
Psychologists from Rutgers University found that men who held traditional beliefs about masculinity—that men should be tough, self-reliant, brave, and emotionally restrained—were more likely to ignore their medical problems. Despite warning signs of potential health problems, they delayed scheduling appointments with a doctor for as long as possible.
When the men saw a doctor, they minimized their symptoms--when their doctor was male. The men were more honest with a female doctor, most likely because they felt less pressure to appear tough.
Ironically, these same men showed a strong preference for male doctors. Even though they were less forthcoming with male doctors, the men preferred them, because they believed that men are better doctors than women.
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Candid street shot, Shaldon, Devon, UK.
Tough Guys and lady doctors.
Psychologists from Rutgers University found that men who held traditional beliefs about masculinity—that men should be tough, self-reliant, brave, and emotionally restrained—were more likely to ignore their medical problems. Despite warning signs of potential health problems, they delayed scheduling appointments with a doctor for as long as possible.
When the men saw a doctor, they minimized their symptoms--when their doctor was male. The men were more honest with a female doctor, most likely because they felt less pressure to appear tough.
Ironically, these same men showed a strong preference for male doctors. Even though they were less forthcoming with male doctors, the men preferred them, because they believed that men are better doctors than women.
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Candid street shot, Shaldon, Devon, UK.