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Gender differences in empathy and coping strategies were observed among allied health students. Women showed distinct associations between empathy dimensions and coping, including maladaptive strategies, unlike men.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences Education

Background:

  • Empathy and coping strategies are crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding gender-specific patterns in these areas is important for allied health sciences students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the associations between empathy and coping strategies in undergraduate men and women in Allied Health Sciences.
  • To identify gender-specific patterns in these relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 183 undergraduate students from 12 Allied Health Sciences programs.
  • Utilized the Brief-COPE and Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) to assess coping strategies and empathy.
  • Analyzed correlations between empathy dimensions and coping strategies, stratified by gender.

Main Results:

  • Significant gender differences were found in empathy dimensions (fantasy, personal distress, empathic concern) and coping strategies (support seeking, religion, venting).
  • Distinct patterns of association between empathy and coping were observed between men and women.
  • Women exhibited stronger links between emotional empathy and maladaptive coping strategies (e.g., substance use, denial) compared to men.

Conclusions:

  • Empathy and coping strategies show gender-specific associations in allied health sciences students.
  • These findings highlight potential gender differences in stress response mechanisms within this population.
  • Understanding these patterns can inform targeted interventions and support for students in allied health programs.