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The Mediating Role of Normative Male Alexithymia on the Relationship Between Traditional Masculinity Ideology and Emotional Intelligence Among Indian Men

Title
The Mediating Role of Normative Male Alexithymia on the Relationship Between Traditional Masculinity Ideology and Emotional Intelligence Among Indian Men
Creator
Kurian, Maria Jose; Levant, Ronald F.
Description
This study investigates the association between traditional masculinity ideology (TMI) and emotional intelligence (EI) among 319 young cisgender heterosexual Indian men, examining the mediating role of normative male alexithymia (NMA). Data showed that stronger endorsement of TMI correlated with lower emotional intelligence (? = ?.18, p < .001), with NMA mediating this relationship (? = ?.28, p < .01). These findings highlight how unhealthy masculinity norms may impact emotional awareness and expression. Understanding this relationship within the context of postmodern patriarchal India offers insights into mens emotional experiences and highlights the need for psychoeducation and tailored mental health interventions. Promoting emotional intelligence could help challenge rigid gender norms, fostering healthier emotional expression and gender equality. 2025 SAGE Publications
Source
Journal of Men's Studies ;Volume;34;Issue;2;pp.223-243
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc.
Subject
emotional intelligence; India; Indian men; normative male alexithymia; traditional masculinity ideology
Coverage
Kurian M.J., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Levant R.F., University of Akron, Akron, OH, United States
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 10608265;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Kurian, Maria Jose; Levant, Ronald F., “The Mediating Role of Normative Male Alexithymia on the Relationship Between Traditional Masculinity Ideology and Emotional Intelligence Among Indian Men,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23163.

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