Perceived Control, Coping and Subjective Wellbeing among Infertile Men and Women

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceived control, coping and subjective well-being among infertile men and women between the ages of 20 to 45 years. The descriptive (ex-post facto) research design has opted for this study. The sample of this study was composed of 30 infertile men and 30 infertile women, collected from some private infertility centers in the Thrissur district. The samples were collected by a simple random sampling method. The data collection instruments are Personal data schedule, coping strategy inventory (CSI-S), subjective well-being inventory and Sphere of control – 3. There was no significant difference in perceived control and coping among infertile men and women. Infertile men used an engagement type of coping and infertile women used a disengagement type of coping. There was no significant difference between early and late aged infertile people in perceived control as well as subjective wellbeing. The early aged infertile people used the disengagement coping style more. In addition, perceived control was found to be positively correlated, both with engagement coping and subjective wellbeing. There was a significant relationship between subjective wellbeing and engagement coping among infertile men and women. The study helped to expand therapeutic support to infertile men and women. The findings of the study helped other people in society to be aware of the problems faced by infertile people