Although some macho attitudes have detrimental effects on health, such as suppression of emotion or feeling, or resistance to seeking help, some attitudes are actually helpful when it comes to recovering from trauma, according to a study conducted at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and published in the journal Psychology of Men and Masculinity.
Researchers interviewed a group of middle-aged rural white men who had experienced traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. They found that men who focused on their careers, success, power, and competition reported better relations in their community. These same partricipants showed greater improvement a year after their hospitalization. The reserchers conclude that such men affirm, "Yeah, there are tough challenges, but nothing will stop me from reaching my goal."
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