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Men's Masculinity Concerns Deter Climate Change Engagement

12/26/2025

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Men concerned with traditional masculinity are less likely to engage with climate change issues, per research by Michael P. Haselhuhn.
The study finds that prioritizing gender identity leads men to view environmental concern as femininity, which they may see as a threat to masculinity.
Surveys and experiments show that men with high masculinity concerns report lower belief in human-caused climate change and less personal responsibility.

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Story summary

Men concerned with traditional masculinity are less likely to engage with climate change issues, per research by Michael P. Haselhuhn.
The study finds that prioritizing gender identity leads men to view environmental concern as femininity, which they may see as a threat to masculinity.
Surveys and experiments show that men with high masculinity concerns report lower belief in human-caused climate change and less personal responsibility.