A new research revealed that the number of men with depressive disorder could go up as the century progresses.

Study author Boadie Dunlop of Emory University in the US stated, "Compared to women, many men attach a great importance to their roles as providers and protectors of their families."

"Failure to fulfil the role of breadwinner is associated with greater depression and marital conflict," Dunlop added.

The new study indicated that since the beginning of the downturn in the year 2007, about 75% of the jobs lost in the United States were held by men.

In contrast, women are progressively turning the primary household money makers with 22% of wives making more than their hubbies in 2007, against only 4% during 1970.

Unfortunately, there is small reason for anyone to consider that customary male jobs will return in significant numbers with the recovery in economic system.

In addition, biological as well as sociological differences in males and females may make it more difficult for men to be incorporated in the role of primary care provider to young kids than most females.

Dunlop said, "Men in the changing economy will face the same risks for depression that women faced in older economies: trapped in a family role from which they cannot escape because of an inability to find employment."

Lastly, the societal hope of males to be harsh, stoic and concealing their emotions is being considerably eroded.