Gender Role Stress Mediates Depression Among Veteran Men with Military Sexual Trauma

In cultures that especially value a higher masculine gender role in men, such as the military, men may have an added risk for developing posttraumatic distress after a traumatic event. This study examined the relationship between military sexual trauma, masculine gender role stress, and posttraumatic distress among Veterans. Results suggest that aspects related to higher gender role stress (e.g., emotional expressiveness) are related to increased posttraumatic distress in survivors of military sexual trauma.