Explaining gender differences in caregiver distress: the roles of emotional attentiveness and coping styles.

摘要: In previous studies, female caregivers generally reported more distress than did male caregivers. This study assesses the validity of 2 explanations this gender difference. The 1st model hypothesizes that are less likely to be attentive their emotions and, therefore, fail recognize and report distress. 2nd women socialized use coping styles effective for alleviating data partially supported both explanations. These results support importance seeking observed differences.