Gender, stress, and health.
Studying men and women and differences between them has long been a goal for researchers in health psychology. Recent advances in this endeavor, reflected in this special issue on the topic, have led to important information about the relationships between health and behavior. Of particular interest are possible differences in psychophysiological response, stress, and immune function. Clearly, more inclusive research strategies hold great promise for future scientific discoveries.
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Department of Medical Psychology, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799.
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D004198:Disease Susceptibility / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012803:Sick Role; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*