Although some people fantasize about their spouse's possible death, the literature contains no reports of research on widowhood fantasies. The incidence, characteristics, and possible function of these fantasies were examined in individual interviews with 28 divorced and married men and women. Interview data were analyzed by calculating chi-square…

Critical incident interviews of males and females determined coping strategies used during frustrating workplace situations of powerlessness because of dependency on others. Although men and women did not differ in relative job power, women more frequently used an acquiescence strategy. Job dependency, however, determined this strategy more than…

Reports on a study of the sources and levels of stress in relation to locus of control and self-esteem among 675 British university students. Finds differences between male and female students. Maintains that students with high self-esteem are less stressed than those with low. (CFR)