Acta Psychologia
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Jan: Psychology and Health

Gender Differences in Coping Strategies for Marital Stress: The Role of Marital Satisfaction and Implications for Counseling

Hidayat, M. Bobby (Unknown)
Toybah, Nur (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jan 2025

Abstract

This study explores gender differences in coping with marital stress, aiming to understand how men and women manage relational challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research examines the coping strategies employed by couples experiencing marital stress, focusing on problem-focused, emotion-focused, and avoidant coping behaviors. The findings reveal that men predominantly use problem-focused coping, concentrating on resolving issues, while women are more likely to engage in emotion-focused strategies, seeking emotional support and expressing feelings. Additionally, marital satisfaction was identified as a key factor influencing the effectiveness of coping strategies, with higher satisfaction associated with more adaptive coping behaviors. The study emphasizes the importance of tailoring marital counseling to address gender-specific coping preferences and enhancing relationship satisfaction to improve stress management. The research concludes by suggesting further studies, including longitudinal and cross-cultural research, to deepen the understanding of marital stress coping over time and across diverse contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Psychologia

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Public Health

Description

The Acta Psychologia is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing novel research in the field of psychology. Details on our focus and scope can be viewed here. Acta Psychologia is published Four times a year and accepts current research articles that have the potential to make ...