Gender differences in coping strategies of undergraduate students and their impact on self-esteem and attainment

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

This study sought to investigate differences in the coping strategies adopted by male and female first year students in a higher education environment and the extent to which such strategies had an impact on self-esteem and attainment. Results revealed significant differences between males and females in terms of engagement in coping strategies and academic attainment. Specifically, males exhibited greater ability to detach themselves from the emotions of a situation, were more inclined to demonstrate emotional inhibition or ‘bottling up’ of emotions and reported higher self-esteem. In addition, it was observed that females attained at a significantly higher level than males. Practical implications and recommendations for future research are identified.

Object Details

• Extent: Seite(n): 273-281
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Postprint; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Active Learning in Higher Education, 7(3)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: coping styles; emotional control; rehearsal; self-esteem;

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Lawrence, Julia ; Ashford, Kelly ; Dent, Paul
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (when): 2006

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787406069058
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-231260
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST