Hostility & Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Authors

Elizabeth J. Vella, University of Southern MaineFollow
Thomas W. Karmarck, University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus
Saul Shiffman, University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2008

Publication Title

Health Psychology

Keywords

Ambulatory Blood Pressure, hostility, social support, ecological momentary assessment, USM

Abstract

This study sought to determine the role of hostility in moderating the effects of positive social interactions on ambulatory blood pressure (ABP). Design: Participants (341 adults) completed the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale and underwent ABP monitoring, assessed every 45 min during waking hours across 6 days. An electronic diary measuring mood and social interactions was completed at each ABP assessment. Main Outcome Measures: The dependent variables from the ABP monitor included systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate.

Comments

Final version of this paper may be found :

http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/hea/index.aspx

DOI: 10.1037/0278-6133.27.2(Suppl.).S155

Recommended Citation

Vella, E. J., Kamarck, T. W., & Shiffman, S. (2008). Hostility moderates the effects of social support and intimacy on blood pressure in daily social interactions. Health Psychology, 27(2, Suppl), S155-S162. doi:10.1037/0278-6133.27.2