Niobe Way
Niobe Way is a renowned developmental psychologist known for her extensive research on adolescent boys, focusing on their social and emotional lives. Over nearly four decades, she has explored the complexities of boyhood, shedding light on their need for intimacy, trust, and friendship. Way's work highlights how societal pressures often distort their emotional expressions and relationships as they transition into manhood, emphasizing the importance of fostering healthy emotional connections among young boys.
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Niobe Way, a developmental psychologist, has spent the better part of 40 years researching masculinity.
Deep friendships often fade when boys become men. We need a culture shift, for the good of us all
Canada· 2025-11-23
Niobe Way, a developmental psychology professor at New York University, discusses the importance of friendships.
‘An uphill battle’: why are midlife men struggling to make – and keep – friends? | Well actually
United Kingdom· 2025-07-10
Niobe Way is an author who studies adolescent development and discusses the crisis of connection among boys.
Macho, alpha males are everywhere. Men’s circles are modeling another way to be a man
United States· 2025-05-04
Dr. Niobe Way is a researcher and a professor of applied psychology at New York University who provides guidance on strengthening male friendships.
Common roadblocks that men face in their male friendships and a road map for getting past themUnited States· 2025-04-13
Niobe Way is a development psychologist who has spent decades studying adolescent boys and their emotional lives.
Boys want love, trust and intimacy just as much as girls do – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-01
