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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human Development
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Lifespan development involves adapting to stress through various coping strategies.
  • Understanding how personal characteristics influence these strategies is crucial for psychological well-being.
  • Previous research suggests potential differences in coping based on demographics, but further investigation is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of gender and age group (young, middle-aged, elderly) on coping strategies.
  • To examine the interaction effects between age and gender on the utilization of different coping mechanisms.
  • To test hypotheses regarding age-related changes and gender-specific patterns in coping with stress.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Coping with Stress Questionnaire (CSQ) in a sample of 400 participants.
  • Employed Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) to assess main effects and interactions of age and gender on coping strategies.
  • Conducted separate Analyses of Variance (ANOVAs) to examine differences in specific coping strategies.

Main Results:

  • Significant main effects of gender and age on coping strategies were identified.
  • Several significant interaction effects between age and gender were observed.
  • Results partially supported the initial hypotheses regarding age-related and gender-specific coping patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Coping strategies are significantly influenced by both age and gender, with notable interaction effects.
  • Findings contribute to the understanding of developmental psychology and individual differences in stress management.
  • The study underscores the dynamic nature of coping mechanisms across the lifespan and between genders.