Table 2 Mann-Whitney U test comparing coping, stress and quality of work life scores between male and female respondents
Variables | Mean ± Standard deviation | Mean rank (sex) | U | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | Female | ||||
Coping | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Self distraction | 5.39 ± 1.44 | 124.55 | 154.66 | 7681.50 | 0.002 |
Active coping | 5.53 ± 1.42 | 128.34 | 151.91 | 8133.00 | 0.014 |
Denial | 3.69 ± 1.26 | 132.82 | 148.66 | 8665.00 | 0.094 |
Substance use | 2.48 ± 1.28 | 169.79 | 121.84 | 6451.00 | 0.000 |
Use of emotional support | 5.25 ± 1.25 | 125.56 | 153.93 | 7802.00 | 0.003 |
Use of instrumental support | 5.06 ± 1.33 | 123.91 | 155.13 | 7605.00 | 0.001 |
Behavioral disengagement | 3.08 ± 1.35 | 165.56 | 124.90 | 6954.00 | 0.000 |
Venting | 5.43 ± 1.62 | 128.09 | 152.09 | 8103.00 | 0.012 |
Positive retraining | 5.69 ± 1.51 | 157.68 | 130.62 | 7892.00 | 0.005 |
Planning | 4.90 ± 1.16 | 146.87 | 138.46 | 9178.00 | 0.374 |
Humor | 3.38 ± 1.73 | 143.06 | 141.23 | 9632.00 | 0.849 |
Acceptance | 5.10 ± 1.24 | 106.71 | 167.60 | 5559.00 | 0.000 |
Religion | 4.46 ± 1.54 | 128.15 | 152.05 | 8110.00 | 0.011 |
Self blame | 4.80 ± 1.35 | 155.35 | 132.06 | 8169.50 | 0.017 |
Work-related stress | 117.55 ± 10.53 | 140.96 | 142.76 | 963,450 | 0.855 |
Quality of Work Life | 3.94 ± 0.19 | 148.81 | 137.06 | 8947.50 | 0.231 |