Men and women actually experience stress differently: A new study on different aspects of stress and gender
Stressful situations often make us understand how differently we experience and withstand our emotions.
During the initial phase of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown measures led to lasting stress and worries about jobs, family, and health.
Let's find out more about the experiment.
Studying stress and gender
A study from the University of Würzburg explored how these concerns affected mental health and quality of life during the pandemic's first year.
Anxiety emerged as a central factor, with distinct gender differences.
Men's anxiety increased with job-related concerns, while women's anxiety correlated with worries about family and friends.
Women's well-being improved with social support, a trend not observed in men.
The study, involving around 2,900 participants, employed a network analysis approach to depict complex relationships.
These findings underscore traditional gender norms, highlighting the need for considering social aspects in therapeutic interventions to enhance mental health.
