SOCI 1127 Lecture : Gender and Protection.docx
Document Summary
Marriage more protective of men"s health than of women"s. Men lose more emotional support through loss of wife (wives get emotional support from friends) Women tend to be healthier than men, fewer risky behaviors to change. Men tend to function differently than woman when it comes to social support. Women call girl friends to talk about problems. Men go out and talk about problems over beer. Wife has problems = might not talk to husband. Social strain hypothesis: not only do unfulfilling marriages fail to protect the individuals involved but can also impede the well-being of the marriage partners . Being with a wrong individual, may cause stress or hurt you. Positive quality (e. g. marital harmony, marital satisfaction) is associated with higher levels of well-being across the life course. Positive quality is related to physiological response to stress (better adaptation, especially for men) Negative quality (e. g. conflict) is associated with poor physical and psychological health.
