COLLEGE-STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARD FINDING A MATE TO ESCAPE DEPRESSION- SEX-DIFFERENCES

College student respondents (n=128) were compared on their considerati on of finding a mate or significant other as a strategy for a hypothet ical Teacher (''Terry'') displaying symptoms of dysthymic disorder (DS M-TV criteria). The sex of ''Terry'' was manipulated by descriptive pr onoun (he or she) only. Analysis indicated differences based on sex of Terry and sex of respondent. Respondents favored finding a mate for t he hypothetical male more than the female. Men, more than women, suppo rted finding a male or significant other for the teacher.