Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 2004, researchers found that practicing psychologists rated the same psychologically aggressive behaviors as more abusive and more severe when committed by a husband than by a wife.
More than 20 years later, where’s the follow-up?
In this video, I look at that research, a recent article examining possible bias against men in couples therapy, and why men shouldn’t avoid therapy, but should choose their therapist carefully and make sure they’re actually being heard.
SOURCES:
Biases Against Men in Couples Therapy — Nafees Alam, PhD
opentherapyinstitute.substack.com/p/biases-against-men-in-couples-therapy
2004 Study — Follingstad, DeHart & Green
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/crvaw_facpub/75/
DOI for the original published study:
doi.org/10.1891/vivi.19.4.435.64165
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📘 Check Out My Best Selling Book: Unveiling The Forgotten: The Plight of Male Victims of Domestic Violence & How We Can Help Them
Here: unveilingtheforgotten.com
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Men Need To Be Heard, is dedicated to bringing awareness to the issues men and boys face in today's society. Our goal is to help break the double standards and myths that surround boys and end the bias against them.
Disclosure: The information provided on this website or in any video does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or therapeutic advice. It is my opinion and/or that of my guests and should not be construed as anything more.
Disclaimer: Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Guests on this show are solely that of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of this program.
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In 2004, researchers found that practicing psychologists rated the same psychologically aggressive behaviors as more abusive and more severe when committed by a husband than by a wife.
More than 20 years later, where’s the follow-up?
In this video, I look at that research, a recent article examining possible bias against men in couples therapy, and why men shouldn’t avoid therapy, but should choose their therapist carefully and make sure they’re actually being heard.
SOURCES:
Biases Against Men in Couples Therapy — Nafees Alam, PhD
opentherapyinstitute.substack.com/p/biases-against-men-in-couples-therapy
2004 Study — Follingstad, DeHart & Green
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/crvaw_facpub/75/
DOI for the original published study:
doi.org/10.1891/vivi.19.4.435.64165
👀 Watch This Next: youtu.be/WhnNivRYIuw
🔴 Join me LIVE every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm ET over on @TheBoyMeetsSquirrelShow where my partner Lindsay aka @squirrelygirl1988 talk about the issues men and boys face in today's modern society. Come be part of the conversation, have a few laughs and learn more about how you can help bring change to the world
Here are links to even more great stuff!
📘 Check Out My Best Selling Book: Unveiling The Forgotten: The Plight of Male Victims of Domestic Violence & How We Can Help Them
Here: unveilingtheforgotten.com
👬 Join the Brotherhood of Men: Our Private Members Only Community Where You'll Get Access to Exclusive Videos & More Here: patreon.com/MenNeedToBeHeard
⚡ Support The Channel & Get Cool Merch: men-need-to-be-heard.creator-spring.com
🕸️ Visit Our Website: menneedtobeheard.com
Connect with Me On Social Media:
📱 Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@menneedtobeheard3
📱 Instagram: instagram.com/menneedtobeheard
📱 Twitter: twitter.com/MenNeed2BeHeard
📱 Facebook: facebook.com/MenNeedToBeHeard
📱 Rumble: rumble.com/user/MenNeedToBeHeard
This video was created & edited using Filmora: Get a Free Trial and 10% off by clicking here: filmora.wondershare.com/fission/invite?share_code=1Tiu4i6F0qY&referral_id=365
Men Need To Be Heard, is dedicated to bringing awareness to the issues men and boys face in today's society. Our goal is to help break the double standards and myths that surround boys and end the bias against them.
Disclosure: The information provided on this website or in any video does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or therapeutic advice. It is my opinion and/or that of my guests and should not be construed as anything more.
Disclaimer: Any views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the Guests on this show are solely that of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of this program.
Please Note: Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
