Search research articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Gender differences in coping with infertility: a meta-analysis.

C Jordan¹, T A Revenson

¹Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida College of Health Professions, Gainesville 32610, USA. cjordan@ufl.edu

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

|September 25, 1999

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

A simple and rapid technique to achieving an airtight seal for negative pressure wound therapy in externally fixated lower limb open fractures.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England·2023

Same author

Service user perspectives on social prescribing services for mental health in the UK: a systematic review.

Perspectives in public health·2023

Same author

Integrating EM and Patch-seq data: Synaptic connectivity and target specificity of predicted Sst transcriptomic types.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2023

Same author

Urinary pH and antibiotics, choose carefully. A systematic review.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2023

Same author

Medical student engagement with surgery and research during the COVID-19 pandemic: Supporting the future workforce for post-pandemic surgical recovery.

International journal of surgery (London, England)·2021

Same author

Yersinia massiliensis (Enterobacteriales: Enterobacteriaceae) in the host Anaphes nitens (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae): first report of association with insects.

Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia·2021

Same journal

Weight discrimination and cardiometabolic health in underrepresented US adults.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

Same journal

Ecological predictors of daily dietary intake in black adolescents with overweight and obesity in the families improving together (FIT) for weight loss trial.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

Same journal

From sensation to action: expectation, appraisal, and decision-making in patient-triggered cardiac monitoring.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

Same journal

The impact of adverse childhood experiences on cognitive behavioral interventions for chronic pain.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

Same journal

Identifying facilitators and barriers to using trauma-informed care at a level 1 trauma center.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

Same journal

Moderating effect of pain sensitivity on dental anxiety: a randomized controlled cognitive-behavioral intervention trial.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2026

See all related articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Infertility impacts both men and women, but coping strategies differ. This study found women utilize more social support and problem-solving techniques than men when facing infertility stress.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Reproductive Medicine
Sociology

Background:

Infertility is a significant stressor affecting couples.
Previous research indicates infertility is more stressful for women, often overlooking male experiences.
Understanding gender differences in coping is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a meta-analysis of gender differences in coping strategies among heterosexual married couples experiencing infertility.
To identify specific coping mechanisms employed differently by men and women.

Main Methods:

A meta-analytic review of empirical evidence from 1966 to 1995.
Inclusion of studies utilizing the standardized Ways of Coping Checklist-Revised.
Focus on heterosexual married couples experiencing infertility.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

Significant gender differences were observed in half of the coping strategies examined.
Women reported greater use of Seeking Social Support, Escape-Avoidance, Planful Problem-Solving, and Positive Reappraisal compared to men.
These findings highlight distinct coping patterns between genders.

Conclusions:

Coping with infertility varies by gender, with women employing broader strategies.
Treatment interventions for infertile couples should consider both individual and couple-level coping mechanisms.
Gender-specific approaches are recommended for planning effective infertility interventions.