The Mediating Role of Meaning in the Association between Stress and Health.
Ann Behav Med
; 51(5): 775-781, 2017 Oct.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28281134
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Stress is a common feature of life and has routinely been linked with negative health outcomes. However, meaning has been identified as a possible buffer against stress.PURPOSE:
The purpose of the current study was to examine whether the relationship between stress and health was mediated by meaning in life.METHODS:
Drawing from Wave 1 of the Landmark Spirituality and Health Study, a nationally representative sample of adults, participants (N = 1871) reported their level of stress in the past 12 months, current meaning in life, health (measured as minor symptoms, major conditions, and overall health), and provided a blood sample for biomarker of immune system functioning (i.e., presence of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies).RESULTS:
Results revealed an indirect effects model in which stress was inversely associated with meaning. Higher meaning was related to better self-reported health (across minor, major, and overall health measures), which, in turn, was associated with better immune system functioning.CONCLUSIONS:
These findings suggest that part of the negative effect of stress on health is accounted for by reduced meaning.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Estresse Psicológico
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Adaptação Psicológica
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Nível de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Behav Med
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article