A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACHISMO IN HISPANICS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES

This study aimed to examine the influence of machismo, commonly defined as strong or aggressive masculine pride, in Spanish -speakers living in the United States (U.S.). Participants ( n = 351 ) completed a survey that questioned the level of agreement with statements measuring machismo. Machismo scores were analyzed with demographic factors, including age, gender, years living in the U.S., state of residency, country of origin, education, language, and marital status. Average machismo scores were significantly higher for males than females ( p < 0.001 ) . One-way analysis of variance tests indicated that participants living in the U.S. for 21 years or more had higher machismo scores compared to those living in the U.S. for 0-10 years ( p < 0.1 ) . Participants in the age group of 60 or more years had higher average machismo scores than those in the following groups: 18-19 years ( p < 0.05 ) , 20-39 years ( p < 0.10 ) and 40-49 years ( p < 0.10 ) . Country of origin was an important factor when comparing machismo scores, with a significant difference between Ecuador and Puerto Rico, with Ecuador having higher levels ( p < 0.1 ) . Machismo scores were not statistically significant across language, state of residency, marital status, and education level. This study highlights the impacts of machismo within Spanish -speakers in the U.S. among differing demographics.