The relationship between coping and depression in men and women referred for in vitro fertilization.
This study examined coping with infertility and how coping is related to depression for men and women. Results showed that both men and women who engage in a disproportionate degree of escape/avoidance behavior and acceptance of responsibility for infertility were more vulnerable to symptoms of depression.
Peterson
Brennan D
BD
Department of Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Chapman University, Orange, California 92866, USA. bpeterson@chapman.edu
Newton
Christopher R
CR
Rosen
Karen H
KH
Skaggs
Gary E
GE
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001362:Avoidance Learning; D001519:Behavior; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D004924:Escape Reaction; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires