Personality and perception of stress in men and women

Abstract

This research focuses on the study of the psychological aspects of coping with stress in the interaction between personality and environment with regard to possible differences between men and women. At the centre of the author’s attention will be personality variables (five factors model) affecting perception of stress. These variables will then be analysed to reveal their potential connection with male/female differences.

Keywords

• stress
• cognitive appraisal
• sex
• gender
• satisfaction
• Big Five