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normative male alexithymia
normative male alexithymia Normative male alexithymia refers to emotion-processing difficulties in men that are understood as part of restrictive emotionality shaped by masculine role socialization.
Normative male alexithymia refers to emotion-processing difficulties in men that are understood as part of restrictive emotionality shaped by masculine role socialization. It describes trouble recognizing, naming, and expressing emotions in the context of gendered expectations such as strength, self-control, autonomy, and avoiding vulnerability.