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Studying Gender as Moderator for the Associations between Anxiety and Negative Events as well as Rumination and Anxiety

Diephaus, J. (2023) Studying Gender as Moderator for the Associations between Anxiety and Negative Events as well as Rumination and Anxiety.

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Abstract:Gender differences are a common topic within research. Previous studies found gender differences regarding anxiety, rumination, and negative events. However, there is a gap in the literature concerning the link between these variables, specifically, a possible moderation effect for the association between gender and these variables. To be able to analyse these variables more in-depth, the present study made use of an experience sampling method (ESM). This study aimed to validate the findings of prior research by investigating gender differences regarding anxiety and rumination while also closing the gap by analysing a possible moderation effect. The experience sampling method was used to collect data during the participant's daily life for one week. The study revealed that females engage more often in rumination than males, which is in line with the literature. However, no significant gender differences considering anxiety were found. The outcomes showed that gender does not moderate the relationships between negative events and anxiety as well as between rumination and anxiety. It is important to note that these findings are based on a small sample size. The study can serve as starting point for further investigations of gender differences by examining data from daily life.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:70 social sciences in general, 77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/95619
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