Miller, Dr. AlyssiaBono, JaclynGoldizen, Miranda2021-04-292021-04-292021Bono, Jaclyn, and Miranda Goldizen. “Los Efectos Del Machismo En La Salud Mental.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/BKZA-T872.http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11868/1668Recommended Citation: Bono, Jaclyn, and Miranda Goldizen. “Los Efectos Del Machismo En La Salud Mental.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/BKZA-T872.Machismo is the general term used by Latin American cultures to describe the expectation for masculinity in men. Some characteristics of a traditional man include reserved emotions, an active sexual life, and portraying dominance over women. This meta-analysis explores the relationship between machismo and mental health in men. We found that the majority of studies support that machismo has a negative effect on mental health. The negative effects include stress, depression, anxiety, violence, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, aggression, and decreased sexual comfort. The studies did not conclude that there was a relationship between the level of machismo and nationality. It is important to know everyone’s culture, beliefs, and background because it affects their physical and mental health. This essay was written in Professor Miller’s SPA 251 class.esMachismoLatinosHispanosSalud MentalMental HealthArticlehttps://doi.org/10.48497/bkza-t872