In: Weidner, Gerdi (Hrsg.): Heart disease : environment, stress and gender . Amsterdam [u.a.], IOS Press 2002, pp. 237-250 (NATO science series: Series I: Life and behavioural sciences ; 327) . ISBN 1-586-03082-5
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Abstract
This article discusses two studies examining the relationship of a "macho" self-concept and health-relevant variables. A macho self-concept was operationalized through its similarity to a "Marlboro man" prototype, which had been assessed in a prior study. The first study was conducted with medical students and physicians and assessed their motivation to participate in a stress management course in relation to their self-concept. The second study tested the hypothesis that a macho self-concept influences self-ratings ofhealth and physical symptoms among East and West German university students. Results ftom both studies support the hypothesis that a macho self-concept is strongly related to variables associated with ill health. This association was more pronounced among men than among women.
Document type: | Book Section |
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Editor: | Weidner, Gerdi |
Title of Book: | Heart disease : environment, stress and gender |
Series Name: | NATO science series: Series I: Life and behavioural sciences |
Volume: | 327 |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Place of Publication: | Amsterdam [u.a.] |
Date Deposited: | 28 Oct 2015 15:12 |
Date: | 2002 |
ISBN: | 1-586-03082-5 |
Page Range: | pp. 237-250 |
Faculties / Institutes: | The Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies > Institute of Psychology |
DDC-classification: | 150 Psychology 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
Controlled Keywords: | Geschlechterrolle, Gesundheitsverhalten, Selbstbild |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | |
Additional Information: | Vollständiger Buchtitel: Heart disease: environment, stress and gender; [proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Increase in Coronary Heart Disease in Central and Eastern Europe : Stress and Gender Related Factors 20 -24 May, 2000, Budapest, Hungary] |