Masculine Behavior and Wellbeing amongst Men: Evidence from Pakistan

Abstract

The wellbeing of people is important for any nation and particularly that of men in a
patriarchal culture where they are the fundamental actors. Masculinity is constructed
through different patterns and roles of society; it is recognized as different
characteristics, assumptions and behaviors associated with men. Pakistan is a
patriarchal society and masculine behavior plays an important role in creating and
maintaining this social role. This article assesses masculine behavior and its effects on
the general wellbeing among Pakistani men. For this study 400 male participants were
selected from different professions (Doctors, Teachers, Lawyers, and Engineers).
Masculine behavior scale (MBS) was used to measure the behavior of men and scale of
general wellbeing (SGWB) was used to measure their wellbeing. However, this study
finds that masculine behavior varies with different professions, age, marital status and
education and masculine behavior also has an effect on general wellbeing of men.