Gender and coping style in old age.

In this study, empirical results referring Argentine elderly people will be presented. The aim of the work is to find out whether gender influences: (1) the kind of situation which is perceived as potentially menacing, and (2) the kind of coping strategy used in order to lower the menace perceiv...

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Main Author: Dorina Stefani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CONICET, Centro Interamericano de Investigaciones Psicológicas y Ciencias Afines 2004-01-01
Series:Interdisciplinaria
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=18009908
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description In this study, empirical results referring Argentine elderly people will be presented. The aim of the work is to find out whether gender influences: (1) the kind of situation which is perceived as potentially menacing, and (2) the kind of coping strategy used in order to lower the menace perceived. We will show the patterns of the groups of men and women for the kinds of situations which are seen as potentially menacing and the types of strategies used. A qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis is carried out according to gender.
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spelling doaj.art-2659651d9d88439e834fcaddf9b5e7192022-12-21T19:37:25ZengCONICET, Centro Interamericano de Investigaciones Psicológicas y Ciencias AfinesInterdisciplinaria0325-82031668-70272004-01-0199109125Gender and coping style in old age.Dorina StefaniIn this study, empirical results referring Argentine elderly people will be presented. The aim of the work is to find out whether gender influences: (1) the kind of situation which is perceived as potentially menacing, and (2) the kind of coping strategy used in order to lower the menace perceived. We will show the patterns of the groups of men and women for the kinds of situations which are seen as potentially menacing and the types of strategies used. A qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis is carried out according to gender.http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=18009908
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