Fathers model masculinity for sons, study finds
April 26, 2023
Fathers serve as models for their sons’ masculinity , shaping their views, identities, and behaviors , according to a new study.
The study in Sex Roles revealed an intergenerational connection between a father’s perspective on masculinity and his son’s, showing that fathers who express more traditional masculine traits typically have sons who are even more traditional. Levels of religiosity in the father increased the connection.
