Financial hardship fuelling masculinity ‘crisis’ for US men

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA survey of 2,000 adults by Beyond Finance found that roughly 57 per cent of men say financial difficulties make them feel like they’re less of a man. In a statement, Beyond Finance Client Financial Therapist Nathan Astle said: “Financial stress isn't just a money problem for men ... it's an identity crisis.” Societal pressure often leads men to suffer in silence regarding financial struggles, with 43 per cent of men feeling frustrated about their debt, according to the survey. Men's participation in the workforce has declined from 87 per cent in 1948 to 68 per cent in 2025, according to the American Institute for Boys and Men. A University of Connecticut study found that men's psychological well-being and health worsen when they assume greater financial responsibility, while women see improved mental health when taking on a bigger breadwinner role. In fullMore than half of males say money difficulties make then feel they are falling short of ‘being a man’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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