Gender differences in coping and daily stress in conduct-disordered and non-conduct-disordered adolescents |
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Authors: | Teresa L Hastings Stephen J Anderson Mary Lou Kelley |
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Institution: | (1) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana;(2) P.O. Box 95606, 98145-2606 Seattle, Washington |
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Abstract: | Research shows that conduct disorder (CD) manifests differently in boys and girls, yet little is known about specific characteristics of girls with CD. This study examined gender differences in stress and coping in both CD (n = 69) and non-conduct-disordered (NCD) adolescents (n = 64). Results indicated similar patterns of gender differences in stress and coping, although CD adolescents reported a higher frequency of stress and maladaptive coping strategies than NCDs. Girls reported more daily stress and greater use of coping associated with both social relationships and emotional venting. A significant interaction effect distinguished girls with CD from other groups by their higher level of daily stress, more frequent use of self-injurious behavior and emotion-focused coping, and deficits in active coping. |
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Keywords: | adolescent stress daily hassles coping conduct disorder gender differences |
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