摘要：AbstractThe main objective of the study is to identify the relation between the perceived stress level, coping strategies and reported self-criticism. The second objective is to investigate the relationship between gender, coping strategies, level of self-criticism and the quality of life. A total of 228 students in psychology and law were investigated and they completed a perceived stress scale, a stress coping instrument, a Self-Criticism scale and Quality of Life scale. Results found significant differences between males and females in the selection of coping strategies. Results showed also that the variables coping strategies - task oriented and emotion, gender and self-criticism were significantly related to quality of life.
关键词：Coping strategies;Gender;Self-criticism;Quality of life
