Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.003.0006
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
This chapter examines how environmental stressors lead to essential hypertension via the acute stress response. It focuses on research examining the physiological responses of heart rate and blood ...
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This chapter examines how environmental stressors lead to essential hypertension via the acute stress response. It focuses on research examining the physiological responses of heart rate and blood pressure reactions to stress. The chapter examines the measurement of acute stress responses such as anxiety and anger in response to standard environmental stressors or during daily life. Finally, behavioral lifestyle factors and interpersonal behaviors associated with risk for high blood pressure are also considered.Less
This chapter examines how environmental stressors lead to essential hypertension via the acute stress response. It focuses on research examining the physiological responses of heart rate and blood pressure reactions to stress. The chapter examines the measurement of acute stress responses such as anxiety and anger in response to standard environmental stressors or during daily life. Finally, behavioral lifestyle factors and interpersonal behaviors associated with risk for high blood pressure are also considered.
Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.003.0007
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
This chapter explores a wide array of individual difference variables that may lead to the development of essential hypertension. These include constitutional variables such as age, parental history, ...
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This chapter explores a wide array of individual difference variables that may lead to the development of essential hypertension. These include constitutional variables such as age, parental history, gender, ethnicity, diabetes, and obesity, and lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine consumption, and dietary factors.Less
This chapter explores a wide array of individual difference variables that may lead to the development of essential hypertension. These include constitutional variables such as age, parental history, gender, ethnicity, diabetes, and obesity, and lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, caffeine consumption, and dietary factors.
Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.001.0001
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
Does living a stress-filled life lead to elevated blood pressure? And if so, do strategies to manage better stress effectively lower blood pressure? This book examines more than a half-century of ...
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Does living a stress-filled life lead to elevated blood pressure? And if so, do strategies to manage better stress effectively lower blood pressure? This book examines more than a half-century of empirical evidence obtained to test the common assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension (high blood pressure). While the research confirms that stress does play a role in the exacerbation of essential hypertension, numerous other factors must also be considered, among them obesity, exercise, and smoking, as well as demographic, constitutional, and psychological concerns. The book discusses the effectiveness of strategies developed to manage stress and thereby lower blood pressure, and concludes with suggestions and directions for further study.Less
Does living a stress-filled life lead to elevated blood pressure? And if so, do strategies to manage better stress effectively lower blood pressure? This book examines more than a half-century of empirical evidence obtained to test the common assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension (high blood pressure). While the research confirms that stress does play a role in the exacerbation of essential hypertension, numerous other factors must also be considered, among them obesity, exercise, and smoking, as well as demographic, constitutional, and psychological concerns. The book discusses the effectiveness of strategies developed to manage stress and thereby lower blood pressure, and concludes with suggestions and directions for further study.
Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.003.0005
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, takes two forms: primary or essential hypertension and secondary hypertension. In cases of secondary hypertension, there is an identified ...
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High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, takes two forms: primary or essential hypertension and secondary hypertension. In cases of secondary hypertension, there is an identified physiological abnormality or exogenous substances causing the high blood pressure. When the exact cause of the elevated blood pressure is unknown, the condition is called primary or essential hypertension. This chapter examines studies that present evidence linking stress with the onset of essential hypertension. These studies are categorized into several different types: studies of major life event stressors, studies of job stress and strain, studies on cultural influences on stress and blood pressure, and animal research linking stress to hypertension.Less
High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, takes two forms: primary or essential hypertension and secondary hypertension. In cases of secondary hypertension, there is an identified physiological abnormality or exogenous substances causing the high blood pressure. When the exact cause of the elevated blood pressure is unknown, the condition is called primary or essential hypertension. This chapter examines studies that present evidence linking stress with the onset of essential hypertension. These studies are categorized into several different types: studies of major life event stressors, studies of job stress and strain, studies on cultural influences on stress and blood pressure, and animal research linking stress to hypertension.
Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.003.0010
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
The evidence presented and examined in this book supported the link between stress and essential hypertension. Thousands of studies using a variety of methods for measuring stress and blood pressure ...
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The evidence presented and examined in this book supported the link between stress and essential hypertension. Thousands of studies using a variety of methods for measuring stress and blood pressure have revealed an association across numerous populations from different countries. This concluding chapter provides a summary of the major findings presented in the book. It also considers a few areas in which future empirical work looks promising: comprehensive measurement of blood pressure regulation; broader application of ambulatory measurement of blood pressure; consideration of hemodynamic parameters; testing models of allostatic overload; use of objective psychological measures; and use of individualized patient assessment in optimizing treatment outcome.Less
The evidence presented and examined in this book supported the link between stress and essential hypertension. Thousands of studies using a variety of methods for measuring stress and blood pressure have revealed an association across numerous populations from different countries. This concluding chapter provides a summary of the major findings presented in the book. It also considers a few areas in which future empirical work looks promising: comprehensive measurement of blood pressure regulation; broader application of ambulatory measurement of blood pressure; consideration of hemodynamic parameters; testing models of allostatic overload; use of objective psychological measures; and use of individualized patient assessment in optimizing treatment outcome.
Kevin T. Larkin
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300106442
- eISBN:
- 9780300128864
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300106442.003.0001
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
Franklin, an African American firefighter, sustained third-degree burns on his left arm and hand when he attempted to free a child from a burning vehicle without success. Months following this ...
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Franklin, an African American firefighter, sustained third-degree burns on his left arm and hand when he attempted to free a child from a burning vehicle without success. Months following this incident, Franklin was diagnosed with hypertension and his physician prescribed an antihypertensive medication to lower it. However, Franklin took the medication only if he encountered a particularly stressful period on the job or at home. Like Franklin, millions of people worldwide do not really have a comprehensive understanding of their diagnosis of hypertension. Most people believe that stress is the reason their blood pressure is high, so they choose to discontinue treatment during less stressful periods. This book aims to provide an understanding of hypertension and its complex relationship with stress. It examines the body of empirical evidence testing the assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension.Less
Franklin, an African American firefighter, sustained third-degree burns on his left arm and hand when he attempted to free a child from a burning vehicle without success. Months following this incident, Franklin was diagnosed with hypertension and his physician prescribed an antihypertensive medication to lower it. However, Franklin took the medication only if he encountered a particularly stressful period on the job or at home. Like Franklin, millions of people worldwide do not really have a comprehensive understanding of their diagnosis of hypertension. Most people believe that stress is the reason their blood pressure is high, so they choose to discontinue treatment during less stressful periods. This book aims to provide an understanding of hypertension and its complex relationship with stress. It examines the body of empirical evidence testing the assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension.
