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Agoraphobia in men

R J Hafner

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Men and women with agoraphobia exhibit distinct symptoms. Males showed more somatic concerns, while females reported greater fear of mental illness and social phobias, impacting treatment responses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Agoraphobia is a complex anxiety disorder.
    • Understanding gender differences in agoraphobia is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically compare male and female agoraphobics.
    • To identify distinct clinical subgroups within male agoraphobics.
    • To investigate treatment response variations based on gender and subgroups.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparison of 20 male and 20 female agoraphobics matched for age and marital status.
    • Utilized self-report questionnaires for symptoms and hostility.
    • Incorporated clinical observations for comprehensive assessment.

    Main Results:

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    • Males reported more somatic symptoms and fears; females showed greater fear of mental illness and were more extrapunitive.
    • Females had more social situation phobias and fewer obsessional symptoms.
    • Two male subgroups emerged: one with separation anxiety/dependence responding poorly to behavioral treatment, another with fear of losing control/anxiety responding well.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant gender-based differences exist in agoraphobia symptom presentation.
    • Clinical subgroups within males demonstrate differential responses to behavioral therapy.
    • Tailoring treatment based on specific symptom profiles and gender may improve outcomes for agoraphobia.