Flurey CA, et al. - A multicentre survey is carried out to research the existence and distribution of two typologies (termed 'Factors') of men with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) identified through their previous Q-methodology study (n=30) in a larger sample of men with RA, and it determines whether differences in psychosocial effect or support preferences exist between the two factors, and between men and women with RA. Some men accept and adapt to their RA, but others (43%) report severe disease, less effective coping and poor psychological status. Men's preferences for support take the practical form, with an emphasis on expanding their knowledge.