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Hostility patterns and cardiovascular reactivity to stress.

B K Houston, M A Smith, D S Cates

    Psychophysiology
    |May 1, 1989
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    Individuals with suppressed hostility and anger show exaggerated systolic blood pressure reactivity. This may stem from difficulty concealing negative feelings, potentially eroding social support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Hostility and anger expression are linked to cardiovascular disease.
    • Understanding the physiological responses to suppressed emotions is crucial for health.
    • Individual differences in emotional regulation impact health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between hostility, anger expression, and cardiovascular reactivity.
    • To identify subgroups based on hostility expression patterns.
    • To examine the impact of suppressed hostility on physiological responses.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty male subjects underwent two challenging tasks.
    • Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate were monitored.
    • Participants completed the Cook and Medley Hostility Scale and measures of social support and anger expression.
    • Cluster analysis identified subgroups based on hostility response patterns.

    Main Results:

    • A subgroup exhibiting suppressed hostility and inhibited aggression showed exaggerated systolic blood pressure reactivity.
    • These individuals may struggle to conceal negative feelings and control anger.
    • Difficulty in anger management may negatively impact social support.

    Conclusions:

    • Suppressed hostility and inhibited aggression are associated with heightened cardiovascular reactivity.
    • Individuals with these traits may face challenges in managing anger and maintaining social support.
    • Further research is needed to explore interventions for managing anger and improving cardiovascular health.

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