Page No 3, 388-397
Sandra Buela and Ruchika Varma
CMP Degree College, University of Allahabad
Human life is divided into various stages, one of which is adulthood, characterized by
productivity, responsibility, and the development of expertise. In recent decades, women
have increasingly embraced diverse career opportunities and education, while men
have taken on more household responsibilities. Traditionally, literature suggests that
women often neglected their mental and physical health, leading to higher levels of
stress, anxiety, and depression. The present study explores the relationship between
social support and coping strategies in managing emotional states. A cross-sectional
study was conducted with 67 adults aged 18-65 years, and the data were analyzed
using Jamovi Statistical Software. The results indicated that women experience higher
levels of anxiety and stress compared to men. Conversely, men tend to seek more
emotional support and are more likely to avoid stressful situations. Furthermore,
correlational analysis revealed that emotional states negatively correlate with social
support dimensions (emotional, instrumental, and informational support) and taskoriented coping strategies. In contrast, emotion-oriented coping strategies showed a
strong positive correlation with emotional states, suggesting that this coping style
may be directly targeted to alleviate emotional distress. This study underscores the
significance of understanding the complex relationship between social support and
coping styles in managing emotional well-being and the impact of gender on them.