Gender-Related Post-Divorce Coping Strategies and Resilience Profiles

Recently divorced men and women tend to demonstrate different coping behavior and resilience profiles. The article investigates the gender-based differences in overcoming divorce-induced trauma and examines how family characteristics influence post-divorce adaptation. Resilience indicators and preferred coping strategies were compared with family composition, family cohesion, and relationship history. The sample comprised 161 people (61 men, 100 women) aged 26–64, primarily from socially vulnerable backgrounds. The findings revealed statistically significant gender differences in both the post-divorce resilience level and the choice of coping strategies. Family characteristics, e.g., number of children from previous marriages, correlated with certain coping strategies, e.g., emotional support and cognitive acceptance. Furthermore, in terms of perceived family cohesion and flexibility, newly formed partnerships demonstrated stronger emotional bonds compared to previous relationships. These insights can inform psychological support programs for divorced individuals and enhance public understanding of family dynamics during transition.