Repressive Coping Style and Its Relation to Psychosocial Distress in Males With Erectile Dysfunction

Repressors tend to report their complaints in a manner that protects their self-worth. Clinicians therefore might have difficulties deciding whether and which treatment is necessary. Additional clinical information (e.g., interview together with the female partner) or questionnaires might prove useful sources of information on patients' coping style. Wiltink J, Subic-Wrana C, Tuin I, Weidner W, and Beutel ME. Repressive coping style and its relation to psychosocial distress in males with erectile dysfunction.