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Remus Ilies1, Nikos Dimotakis, David Watson
1Department of Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. ilies@msu.edu
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|April 7, 2010
Summary
This study shows positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) are distinct. Negative affect relates to blood pressure, while both PA and NA influence heart rate in employees.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Physiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Understanding the distinctiveness of momentary positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) is crucial for workplace well-being.
- Research suggests affect can influence physiological responses, but the specific relationships between distinct momentary affect states and cardiovascular measures require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the distinctiveness of momentary positive and negative affect (PA and NA) in a working population.
- To investigate the relationships between momentary PA and NA and physiological measures, specifically blood pressure and heart rate, in a workplace setting.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 67 full-time employees provided psychological and physiological measurements multiple times daily over 10 working days.
- Subjective affect ratings were collected using personal digital assistant devices.
- Blood pressure and heart rate were assessed using automatic recording devices at each measurement period.
Main Results:
- Within-individual factor analyses confirmed two distinct underlying factors for momentary affect ratings.
- Within-individual correlations between PA and NA scores were low (-.14), supporting their distinctiveness.
- Negative affect (NA) was significantly related to blood pressure within individuals, whereas PA was not.
- Both PA and NA were related to heart rate within individuals.
Conclusions:
- Momentary positive and negative affect are distinct psychological constructs.
- Negative affect has a significant impact on blood pressure in the workplace.
- Both positive and negative affect influence heart rate, highlighting the interconnectedness of psychological states and physiological responses in occupational settings.
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