Kaustubh Mukherjee, A.S. Varisha and Akhilendra K. Singh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Mental Health issues in adolescent boys regarding their social identity and conformity to conventional roles of masculinity is something that has been studied very less in context to Indian population. Their emotional intelligence and attitude to seek help regarding mental health is a burning issue in the field of adolescent well-being. Present study was conducted on 161 adolescent boys (age range 13-19 years) in Uttar Pradesh, India to examine the relationship between Conformity to Masculine Gender Norms and Attitudes towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help with Emotional Intelligence as a moderating variable. The data was collected using Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory, Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale, and Attitudes towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale - Short Form. Obtained data was analysed using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results of the correlation indicate a significantly negative association between Conformity to Masculine Gender Norms and Attitudes towards Seeking of Professional Psychological Help. No moderating effect of Emotional Intelligence was found on the relationship of Conformity to Masculine Norms and Help Seeking Behaviours of adolescent boys.