Mask of Masculinity: Effects of Finance on Coping and Anger on Men

Abstract

One common stressor that affects mental health specially among men is financial distress. However, research on the factors behind their financial distress and what variables does it effects is limited. This dissertation investigates the connection between men’s anger and financial stresses focusing on how financial stains affect coping strategies and heightened anger. The studies look into the particular financial stresses like significant unforeseen costs, discretionary money, financial future etc. that makes people angry. It also examines the many coping mechanisms men used to deal with these feeling from coping mechanism like exercise and support seeking to more adaptive ones. Data was generated from in-depth semi structured interviews and analyzed through the questionnaires developed by Coping scale Hamby, Grych & Banyard, Clinical Anger Scale, CFPB Financial Wellbeing Scale. The age variations decided by me is between 20-60 year old males. Sample size of the research study is 200 which will help widens the input outcome and gives an eloquent answer. This study intends to advance knowledge of men’s mental health needs by addressing the under- representation of Mental health issue among men and the death of specialized therapies for anger related to financial stress. The results will guide the creation of focused interventions and support programs that encourage males experience in financial hardships to have good coping mechanisms and emotional wellbeing.