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Masculinity, femininity, and Hispanic professional men's self-esteem and self-acceptance
1University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131, USA.
The Journal of Psychology
|September 1, 1997
Summary
Hispanic men in the U.S. face unique challenges balancing cultural values, impacting their self-esteem. This study found higher masculinity and lower self-acceptance in Hispanic professional men compared to other groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Previous research indicates that Hispanic professional women experience self-esteem challenges due to balancing U.S. majority cultural values with family-oriented ethnic values.
- The influence of this cultural differential on the self-esteem of Hispanic men has not been extensively investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of the ethnic minority/majority cultural differential on the self-esteem of U.S. Hispanic professional men.
- To examine differences in self-esteem, self-acceptance, masculinity, and femininity across various male demographic groups.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of self-esteem, self-acceptance, masculinity, and femininity scores.
- Inclusion of diverse male groups: U.S. Hispanic professional men, non-Hispanic professionals, scientists, college students, and clients seeking counseling.
Main Results:
- Hispanic professional men exhibited significantly higher masculinity scores compared to all other examined male groups.
- Hispanic professional men reported significantly lower self-acceptance scores than non-Hispanic professionals and students.
Conclusions:
- The cultural balancing act presents distinct psychological impacts on Hispanic professional men, particularly concerning self-acceptance.
- Findings suggest a need for culturally sensitive approaches in understanding and supporting the psychological well-being of Hispanic men.