作者: DAVID SHAPIRO , IRIS B. GOLDSTEIN , LARRY D. JAMNER
DOI: 10.1111/J.1469-8986.1995.TB02093.X
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摘要: In this study, we examined the combined effects of anger/hostility and defensiveness on reactivity to three stressors (math, handgrip, cold pressor) how these are moderated by gender family history hypertension. The subjects were 209 college students. Low compared with high Spielberger anger-out scores associated greater diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in low- but not high-defensive women a negative history. High low hostility heart rate low-defensive men an opposite effect men. Gender, history, each affected differential DBP tasks. Combined study biological factors coping styles can improve our understanding cardiovascular disease.