Conor Hammersley, PhD
@conorhammersley.bsky.social
Principal Investigator interested in Rurality, Sociology, Masculinities, and Men’s Mental Health
Fulbright scholar | Nap enthusiast
Fulbright scholar | Nap enthusiast
Reposted by Conor Hammersley, PhD
Brilliant interview with former RCSI SPH colleague, @conorhammersley.bsky.social & Fergal Fox discussing healthy masculinity. Some key msgs re importance of connection, value of being vulnerable & shared space - as well as need to tackle structural challenges.
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#105 Healthy Masculinity
Podcast Episode · HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing · 11/06/2025 · 38m
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June 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Brilliant interview with former RCSI SPH colleague, @conorhammersley.bsky.social & Fergal Fox discussing healthy masculinity. Some key msgs re importance of connection, value of being vulnerable & shared space - as well as need to tackle structural challenges.
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/1...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... Project to strengthen farmers' mental health 'very successful'
Project to strengthen farmers' mental health 'very successful'
The programme trains agricultural advisors to help with farmers with their mental health
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June 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... Project to strengthen farmers' mental health 'very successful'
My column in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social on men and masculinity, sparked by the new Netflix series Adolescence.
The show raises urgent questions about boyhood, violence, and what it means to grow up male today’s world.
The show raises urgent questions about boyhood, violence, and what it means to grow up male today’s world.
March 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My column in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social on men and masculinity, sparked by the new Netflix series Adolescence.
The show raises urgent questions about boyhood, violence, and what it means to grow up male today’s world.
The show raises urgent questions about boyhood, violence, and what it means to grow up male today’s world.
Welcome to Bluesky @connomora.bsky.social -- a Mayo/Cork native and Biophysics graduate from Columbia University, with a sharp eye for contemporary society -- do give him a follow; but maybe unfollow him if Mayo win the All-Ireland!
March 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Welcome to Bluesky @connomora.bsky.social -- a Mayo/Cork native and Biophysics graduate from Columbia University, with a sharp eye for contemporary society -- do give him a follow; but maybe unfollow him if Mayo win the All-Ireland!
Changing men’s views on masculinity is part of the puzzle. Without shifting norms, they risk punishment for stepping outside expectations — sometimes with tragic outcomes. Men tied to traditional masculinity are 2.4x more likely to die by suicide.
#Masculinity #Suicide
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#Masculinity #Suicide
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Exploring the Role of Masculinity in Male Suicide: A Systematic Review
(1) Background: Suicide represents a critical global public health concern. In the majority of countries, men have higher rates of suicide completion, while women show higher rates of suicide attempts...
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March 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Changing men’s views on masculinity is part of the puzzle. Without shifting norms, they risk punishment for stepping outside expectations — sometimes with tragic outcomes. Men tied to traditional masculinity are 2.4x more likely to die by suicide.
#Masculinity #Suicide
www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
#Masculinity #Suicide
www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
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During my State of the State Address, I mentioned something important that I'm happy other leaders are also starting to talk about: The need to put a greater focus on supporting and elevating young men.
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We need to Focus on Supporting Our Young Men
YouTube video by Governor Wes Moore
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February 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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New research shows that online misogyny can lead to far-right extremism. Not surprising but important nonetheless to have solid data on this.
Men who engage with sexist content are groomed by their algorithm towards more extremist views.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Men who engage with sexist content are groomed by their algorithm towards more extremist views.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A narrow gateway from misogyny to the far right: empirical evidence for social media exposure effects
Misogynist content is part of everyday social media use, exposing targets to great harm and normalizing problematic beliefs. Traditional gender hierarchies connect with far-right ideology, expresse...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
New research shows that online misogyny can lead to far-right extremism. Not surprising but important nonetheless to have solid data on this.
Men who engage with sexist content are groomed by their algorithm towards more extremist views.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Men who engage with sexist content are groomed by their algorithm towards more extremist views.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Bernie Sanders’ policies — healthcare for all & fair wages — have been called ‘radical’ by Democratic leaders. Meanwhile Trump picks up the broken pieces (votes) of working-class rural America: voters who would benefit most from Sanders’ ideas.
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Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
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February 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Bernie Sanders’ policies — healthcare for all & fair wages — have been called ‘radical’ by Democratic leaders. Meanwhile Trump picks up the broken pieces (votes) of working-class rural America: voters who would benefit most from Sanders’ ideas.
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www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
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www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Mental health, societal expectations and changes to the governance of farming: Reshaping what it means to be a ‘man’ and ‘good farmer’ in rural Ireland
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Mental health, societal expectations and changes to the governance of farming: Reshaping what it means to be a ‘man’ and ‘good farmer’ in rural Ireland
Contemporary EU agricultural policies place a significant emphasis on current and future societal issues, e.g. climate, biodiversity, animal welfare, and air and water quality amongst others. The gov....
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January 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Mental health, societal expectations and changes to the governance of farming: Reshaping what it means to be a ‘man’ and ‘good farmer’ in rural Ireland
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As per CDC data, suicide now claims more years of male life in the US than car accidents; highlighting a public health crisis. It’s time for policymakers to address this issue with the urgency it demands.
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aibm.org/research/six...
January 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
As per CDC data, suicide now claims more years of male life in the US than car accidents; highlighting a public health crisis. It’s time for policymakers to address this issue with the urgency it demands.
aibm.org/research/six...
aibm.org/research/six...
Thanks James
Welcome to Bluesky @conorhammersley.bsky.social, an excellent researcher examining men's health and farmer health and wellbeing. Give him a follow!
January 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thanks James
