Uncovering the role of sociodemographic factors in sex/gender differences in emotional brain activation: an SDM-PSI meta-analysis of fMRI studies

Key Points

• Emotional brain activation shows significant differences based on sex/gender and sociodemographic factors, indicating a need for more inclusive models.
• Findings highlight the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social influences on mental health outcomes for different genders.
• Meta-analysis of fMRI studies utilized a sophisticated analytical approach to uncover these significant variations.
• This work underscores the importance of intersectionality in understanding mental health, aiming for improved interventions.