Men with less modest self-views are more likely to feel victimized and support men’s rights activism
New research suggests that low trait modesty makes men more prone to feeling their gender is unfairly disadvantaged. This perceived victimhood, in turn, strongly predicts support for both conventional and extreme men's rights activism.
Research reveals that men with lower self-esteem are more likely to feel victimized and support men's rights activism. The findings, published in Personality and Individual Differences, delve into two psychological concepts: trait modesty and group-based relative deprivation. Trait modesty is characterized by a person's evaluation of their self-worth in relation to others, while group-based relative deprivation refers to the perception that one's group is unfairly treated or disadvantaged compared to others.
Researchers found that men with low trait modesty were more likely to feel victimized by society and support extreme activism. This connection was stronger among White American men than Black Americans. The research highlights how personality traits and perceptions of social context influence support for men's rights activism.
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