Discrimination, dispositions and cardiovascular responses to stress
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A sample of 165 white and black adults underwent an anger recall task while thir cardiovascular function is being monitored. Slower recovery and higher reactivity to the task were observed among participants who experienced discimination in the past, and those who have low cynicism or high optimisim. Discrimination, being a chronic stressor specially among blacks, is further analyzed.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
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Sleep and the affective response to stress and pain
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The relationship between sleep disturbance and rheumatoid arthritis associated pain, using ecological momentary assessment design, is presented.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
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The toll of ethnic discrimination on sleep architecture and fatigue
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Effects of perceived discrimination mediated ethnic differences on sleep architecture and fatigue are presented.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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