The role of gender in dynamics of coping behavior in schizophrenic patients
The authors have studied the role of the gender factor in dynamics of coping behavior in the course of combined treatment (psychotherapy and medication) with the purpose to improve treatment and rehabilitation interaction. The goal of this investigation was to determine the characteristics of the patients' gender behavior and analyze the dynamics of coping strategies in relation with the gender factor in the course of treatment. Material: 65 patients with schizophrenia (33 male and 32 female) receiving medication and group psychotherapy and control group of 60 patients (33 male and 27 female) that received only medication. The results show that the intensity of using basic coping strategies and changes in coping behavior seem to depend on the gender factor. Different efficacy of the associated basic coping strategies with regard for the gender factor could be considered as a factor influencing the patient's involvement in a psychotherapeutic group.