ObjectiveMasculinities have been explored in men with testicular cancer (TC), though limited contemporary research is available on traditional masculine norms important to masculine self‐perception. The purpose of this research was to explore the discourse of TC experience in relation to masculine self‐perception.MethodsA qualitative descriptive study was conducted consisting of semi‐structured interviews with 21 men. Men were aged between 31 and 47 (Mage = 35.7). Most men were diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer (66.6%), all men had finished active treatment and time since diagnosis ranged from 17.3 to 71.8 months (M = 47.2). Independent coding was conducted by two researchers and was refined in coding meetings with authors. Themes were developed in a predominantly deductive manner, and analysis of themes was undertaken using a reflexive analysis approach.ResultsTraditional masculine norms showed differing relationships to masculine self‐perception. Two main themes were identified [1] Maintained or enhanced masculine self‐perception and [2] threats to masculine self‐perception. Subthemes demonstrated that maintaining emotional control, strength and ‘winning’ was important to men, and reduced physical competencies (i.e., strength, sexual dysfunction, virility) challenged self‐perception. Strict adherence to traditional norms in response to threatened self‐perception related to psychological distress.ConclusionLeveraging traditionally masculine norms such as physical strength and control and developing flexible adaptations of masculinities should be encouraged with men with TC to retain self‐perception and potentially enable better coping. Masculine self‐perception of gay/bisexual men may centre around sexual functioning, though further research is required.

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男性气质的自我认知与睾丸癌：定性探索

目的 尽管对男性自我认知重要的传统男性规范的当代研究有限，但对睾丸癌 (TC) 男性的男性气质进行了探索。本研究的目的是探索 TC 经历与男性自我认知相关的话语。方法进行了一项定性描述性研究，其中包括对 21 名男性的半结构化访谈。男性年龄在31岁至47岁之间（中号年龄= 35.7）。大多数男性被诊断患有 1 期癌症 (66.6%)，所有男性均已完成积极治疗，自诊断以来的时间范围为 17.3 至 71.8 个月（米=47.2）。独立编码由两名研究人员进行，并在与作者的编码会议中得到完善。主题主要以演绎方式发展，并使用反思分析方法对主题进行分析。结果传统男性规范显示出与男性自我认知的不同关系。确定了两个主题 [1] 维持或增强男性自我认知和 [2] 对男性自我认知的威胁。子主题表明，保持情绪控制、力量和“胜利”对男性很重要，而身体能力（即力量、性功能障碍、男子气概）的下降挑战了自我认知。严格遵守传统规范，以应对与心理困扰相关的自我认知受到威胁。 结论 应鼓励患有 TC 的男性利用体力和控制等传统男性规范，并发展灵活的男性气质适应能力，以保留自我认知，并有可能更好地应对。同性恋/双性恋男性的男性自我认知可能以性功能为中心，但还需要进一步研究。