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Social rhythms of the heart
Mika Pantzar1, Minna Ruckenstein1, Veera Mustonen2
1Faculty of Social Sciences, Consumer Society Research Centre, University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland.
Summary
Daily stress patterns reveal peaks in the morning and evening, with distinct weekend variations for men, using heart-rate variability. New tracking technologies offer insights into everyday physiological rhythms.
Area of Science:
- Chronobiology and Affective Science
- Sociology of Methods
- Digital Health and Wearable Technology
Background:
- The study of everyday life's temporality is revitalized by advancements in tracking technologies.
- Physiological stress and recovery rhythms are key aspects of daily life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the temporal rhythms of daily lives using heart-rate variability (HRV) measurements.
- To explore the potential of digital and mobile physiological tracking for contextualizing individuals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized heart-rate variability (HRV) measurements from 35 individuals.
- Employed algorithms to analyze physiological stress and recovery.
- Aggregated individual data to uncover temporal patterns in daily life.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct daily and weekly patterns in physiological stress.
- Observed peak daily stress in the mornings and around 8 PM.
- Noted dissimilar weekend stress patterns, with an early afternoon peak particularly in men.
Conclusions:
- Aggregated HRV data reveals consistent daily and weekly stress rhythms.
- Weekend stress patterns exhibit significant differences, especially for men.
- Digital physiological tracking technologies show promise for understanding individual experiences in everyday contexts.
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