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1Centre for Research on Occupational and Life Stress, Department of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. brian.hughes@nuigalway.ie
Performance feedback affects cardiovascular responses. Low self-esteem amplifies negative feedback's impact, highlighting its role in cardiovascular health.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Background:
- Performance feedback influences physiological responses.
- Individual differences, such as self-esteem, may modulate these effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of performance-related feedback on cardiovascular responses to stressors.
- To determine if self-esteem moderates the effects of feedback on cardiovascular functioning.
Main Methods:
- 66 college women were assessed for self-esteem (high/low).
- Participants received positive or negative performance feedback on a task.
- Cardiovascular responses were monitored during subsequent tasks (mental arithmetic).
Main Results:
- Negative feedback adversely affected cardiovascular responses, indicating performance dissatisfaction.
- Positive feedback influenced cardiovascular functioning during a subsequent task, suggesting engagement.
- Low self-esteem intensified the negative cardiovascular impact of adverse feedback.
Conclusions:
- Performance feedback significantly impacts cardiovascular responses.
- Self-esteem plays a buffering role, mitigating negative feedback effects.
- Individual differences in self-esteem are crucial for understanding feedback effects on cardiovascular health.
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