Men today cry more than their forefathers, says study
Posted on: 22/Mar/2016 4:23:11 PM
A new study has found that today`s men are more likely to cry as compared to men from earlier generations. The research was commissioned by Universal Channel.
The study was conducted on 2000 men. Results showed that middle aged men cry in front of other people on an average of 14 times during their adult life. In contrast, the average of men of previous generations stands at just 5. The study also found that, during an emotional television programme, nearly 8 of 10 men cried.
According to a psychologist,Even though today`s society is more approving of public tears, there is still a lurking fear in many of us that the people witnessing it will make fun of us. Fictional TV shows are more likely to elicit tears because they allow a more pure, universal expression of grief- an emotional unloading- which is not tainted by the conflicting emotions of guilt, regret, confusion and anger that often accompany specific real-life situations. Conflicting emotions can stop or inhibit us from crying over a situation.
