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Relationships 'boost men's self-esteem'
6 October 2008
Being in a relationship is good for a young man's self-esteem, according to new research.
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A study conducted at the Australian Catholic University found that female friendships help to boost men's self-esteem more than those with other men.
Relationships were placed in a hierarchy depending on the amount of self-esteem they leant to the subject.
Top of the list were romantic relationships, followed my platonic relationships with women and then platonic male relationships.
Simon Rice, who led the research at the university, said: "We know that men tend to feel better about themselves when their place in the social hierarchy is bolstered.
"Men are naturally more competitive and being in a relationship comes with a sense of social achievement. A romantic partnership for men may also fulfil unmet intimacy needs."
On the other hand, women's intimacy needs could be met by friendships with other women, while their self-esteem was not raised when they were in a relationship.
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