COLUMBIA, Mo., June 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says Mexican-American men, as a group, are more likely than European-American or black men to subscribe to traditional "macho man" attitudes.

Mexican-American men who embraced traditional macho man beliefs were more engaged with traditional Mexican culture and often were the primary breadwinners for the family. The study, published in Psychology of Men and Masculinity, said these men often believed that:

-- They deserved respect from their immediate family.

-- Self-assurance in men is admirable.

-- It is essential for men to gain the respect of others.