<p>They also need to see themselves as in control of their finances and able to deal with problems, according to the study.<br /><br />Researhers at Centre for Research in Social Policy have found that men often felt it was a woman's role to seek help, while some lacked the self-confidence and social skills to access services, the 'Daily Express' reported.<br /><br />Less than half of men in debt sought help. Many were not clear on what support was available while others were over-optimistic that a financial situation would improve.<br /><br />The Money Advice Trust, which commissioned the study, said: "Men might require a little more of a push to seek help in dealing with debt and this research helps us to understand what might be behind this.<br /><br />"We want to work to break down any barriers that exist to prevent men from obtaining advice."</p>
<p>They also need to see themselves as in control of their finances and able to deal with problems, according to the study.<br /><br />Researhers at Centre for Research in Social Policy have found that men often felt it was a woman's role to seek help, while some lacked the self-confidence and social skills to access services, the 'Daily Express' reported.<br /><br />Less than half of men in debt sought help. Many were not clear on what support was available while others were over-optimistic that a financial situation would improve.<br /><br />The Money Advice Trust, which commissioned the study, said: "Men might require a little more of a push to seek help in dealing with debt and this research helps us to understand what might be behind this.<br /><br />"We want to work to break down any barriers that exist to prevent men from obtaining advice."</p>