It is a fact that men and women differ in many ways. Various researchers have pondered and attempted to determine the differences that may exist in coping styles and stress levels in men and women. Despite the numerous studies that have been conducted on the relationship between stress and health, the nature of this has not yet been clearly established. (Matud, 2004). Coping has been defined as constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts aimed at managing specific external and/or internal demands that have been appraised as taking up or exceeding the person's resources (Lazarus and Folkman, n.d. as cited in Matud, 2004). The term stress has been defined in various ways as many factors contribute to the inclination of a person's stress levels, for example: the environment (stimuli) and life events. These are called stressors. When an individual's adaptive capacity is challenged, it causes physiological responses, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and the presence of hormones and neurotransmitters (Selye, 1993). These reactions increase an organism's arousal to deal effectively with stress, Selye et al., 1993. Suldo, Shaunessy, and Hardesty (2008) found that it is possible to adapt to normal levels of stress; as this increased arousal prepares an organism to deal effectively with stress. When these levels exceed normal levels often and/or for long periods of time, health and mood deteriorate, leading to positive rather than negative coping strategies. Researchers, particularly Matud (2004), have conducted studies to find out which gender is more susceptible to stress, the environmental and life events that contribute to increased stress...... half of the article..... . The purpose of the research conducted was to address differences in stress between men and women, and their differences in coping styles and emotional control. Matud et al. Compared to examining subjects with similar life histories and social roles, observing representatives of all sociodermographic groups could provide different results. However, once these results are determined, more accurate results can be obtained. You might assume that the positive coping methods offered by professionals might be more effective if you know how men and women deal with stress. Although these coping strategies may vary for men and women, the results may be more effective than a "one size fits all" solution approach.