This research aims to gain a better understanding of a popular term in gender -talk, using a quantitative approach. It proposes a working definition of 'new masculinities' and explores some of its antecedents, paying special attention to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI). Given the lack of empirical research on the nature of 'new masculinities' and its components this study is based on a selection of proxy measures associated with its core characteristics, de scribed in the literature. We proposed that adoption of egalitarian gender role attitudes, low levels of sexism, low conformity to traditional masculine norms and a tendency toward androgyny, may represent the concept effectively. In search of potential correlates of new masculinity we hypothesized that EI will positively associate w ith measures of new masculinities even after controlling for background variables known to interact with gender role attitudes (e.g.: age and education). Two hundred and fifteen men sampled from educational and work settings in northern Israel filled out measures of the above -detailed variables. Structural equation modeling analysis demonstrated that: a) The proxy measures converged on a single factor, suggesting they represent a single essence we call 'new masculinities' and (b) EI associated with the latent factor representing 'new masculinities', as did age. The potential implications of our findings are discussed.
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