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.
