The role of stress in the relationships between gender and health‐promoting behaviours

摘要: Studies have shown that in Western societies, women live longer than men. Among other factors, this has been attributed to health behaviours; men engage health-risking behaviours, while perform health-promoting behaviours. These tendencies were argued align with cultural notions of masculinity and femininity. There may be some evidence, however, different types stress play a role these tendencies. This study attempts examine the various behaviours compare them Secondly, it examines mediating relationships between gender The sample was comprised 402 young Israeli adults. Half undergraduate university students majoring social work. remaining participants sampled by 'snowball sampling'. Participants completed questionnaire containing 63 closed-ended questions on issues. For purpose study, gender, measures used. Data collected over three academic years teacher responsible for course received author at end data collection phase. approved institution's internal review board. results indicate that,-while 'type 2 behaviours'- refraining from smoking drinking, eating breakfast regularly sleeping 7-8 hours per night-men 1 physical exercise, snacking, maintaining an appropriate body mass. We also found that, extent, refrain behaviours' because their levels general stress. Our suggests construction femininity which undermines individuals' needs challenged addressed. In particular, enduring women's outcomes should