S2, Ep6 (Movember Special): The Meaning of Young Men’s Health in a Digital Age.

With nearly two-thirds of young men following masculinity influencers, isn’t it time we asked why?

In this episode, we welcome back to the show Dr. Krista Fisher from Movember. We unpack Movember's latest research into how digital spaces are shaping the health, relationships, and identity of young men.

The report, Young Men's Health in a Digital Age, explores the influence of online content creators — particularly those focused on masculinity. We talk about their rise into the mainstream, the reasons boys are drawn to them, and the complex contradictions of how these influencers can offer both short-term hope and long-term harm.

This hugely important conversation gets to the heart of what it means to grow up as a young man today — and how we can better support them in a world that’s becoming more divided, more digital, and more confusing than ever.

 

Link to the full report:

https://uk.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report

 

Timestamps:

00:00: Introduction to Young Men's Health Research

07:15: Understanding Online Influences on Young Men's Health

12:55: The Impact of Media on Young Men's Perception

17:30: Engaging Young Men in Conversations

21:48: The Role of Masculinity Influencers

27:09: Decoupling Toxicity from Masculinity

34:17: Contradictions in Young Men's Mental Health

39:27: Case Study: Will's Journey with Influencers

42:16: The Search for Masculinity

43:40: Understanding Influences on Young Men

46:03: The Impact of Loneliness

49:03: Social Media: Connection or Isolation?

50:31: Contradictions in Relationships

55:17: Frustrations with Dating

01:03:05: A Healthier World for All

01:08:28: Future Directions for Young Men's Health