329. The psychology of the male loneliness epidemic

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In this episode we break down the growing conversation around the “male loneliness epidemic”:  what’s true, what’s misleading, and what the research actually says. This is a complex and controversial topic, but one that deserves a clear, evidence-based perspective.

  • Why has loneliness been declared a global health crisis?

  • How the global loneliness epidemic differs from the male loneliness epidemic 

  • Are men actually the lonelier gender? 

  • The role of patriarchy, the manosphere, scapegoating, and in-group/out-group psychology 
  • The consequences  for both men and women

  • Healthy, proactive approaches to tackling loneliness in society 

Plus, so much more! Drop your thoughts below. 

For mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

 

ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

 

The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

 

 

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In this episode we break down the growing conversation around the “male loneliness epidemic”:  what’s true, what’s misleading, and what the research actually says. This is a complex and controversial topic, but one that deserves a clear, evidence-based perspective.

  • Why has loneliness been declared a global health crisis?

  • How the global loneliness epidemic differs from the male loneliness epidemic 

  • Are men actually the lonelier gender? 

  • The role of patriarchy, the manosphere, scapegoating, and in-group/out-group psychology 
  • The consequences  for both men and women

  • Healthy, proactive approaches to tackling loneliness in society 

Plus, so much more! Drop your thoughts below. 

For mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

 

ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

 

The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-09-04 51 min Transcript
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