Study, 2014
How do men on online forums talk about PMS?
Men's posts mostly described PMS as a hormonal disorder, excuse, or nuisance, with some men describing themselves as victimized. However, a small number of posts emphasized the importance of supporting their partners.
What they did
Researchers analyzed posts from an online discussion forum called PMSBuddy.com between September 2008 and February 2009. They looked for patterns in how men discussed premenstrual change and women.
What they found
The majority of men's accounts positioned negative premenstrual change as a hormonal disorder, an excuse, or a nuisance. Some men described themselves as victimized by their premenstrual partners, viewing their partners' experiences as unfair and undeserved. A small portion of men talked positively about premenstrual women and emphasized the importance of providing support.
What it means for you
How people around you talk about PMS can shape how you experience it. This analysis looked at one online forum during a 6-month period, so it may not represent all men's views about PMS or how men discuss it in other settings.
About the study
- Original title
- Representations of PMS and Premenstrual Women in Men's Accounts: An Analysis of Online Posts from PMSBuddy.com
- Authors
- Marlee King, Jane Maria Ussher, Janette Perz
- Journal
- Women s Reproductive Health
- Year
- 2014
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None - this was an analysis of existing forum discussions
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2014.901796
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