How relevant is marital status and gender variables in coping with colorectal cancer? A sample of middle‐aged and older cancer survivors

Abstract

The results support the assumption that married patients cope better with cancer than unmarried patients and that women cope better than men. These differences may be related to the cultural mores of Israeli society in which men are expected to play the 'hero' role or to a generally lower ability of men to use social support and of unmarried patients to get family support. Practical conclusions in terms of intervention are discussed.