When male and female participants reported on their coping strategies _________; when the same participants used an electronic diary to report, __________.

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Self-reported measures often reveal gender differences in coping strategies, with women and men reporting different approaches. However, when using more objective, real-time data collection methods like electronic diaries, these reported differences tend to disappear, suggesting that self-reports may be influenced by gender stereotypes or recall biases.

When Male and Female Participants Reported on Their Coping Strategies