| Number seeking instrumental (problem-focused) support | Number seeking emotional (affective) support | Number seeking both instrumental and emotional support | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 98 | 22 | 30 | 150 |
| Females | 32 | 88 | 30 | 150 |
| Totals | 130 | 110 | 60 | 300 |
Using your knowledge of gender differences in types of social support as a coping mechanism for stress, explain the findings in Table 2.
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