Cardiovascular Psychophysiology

Coping and metabolic syndrome indicators in urban black South African men

“…In accord with van Rhenen, Obrist stated that an AC style is associated with problem solving, perception of control and central cardiac β-adrenergic response patterns [increases in systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), as well as cardiac contractility and output] 10. A PC style, on the other hand, is rather associated with hopelessness and depression, indicating loss of control and increases in vascular α-adrenergic response patterns [e.g.…”

“…The results of the PC men however, ultimately did not show associations with MS indicators, only with BP. Nonetheless, utilising an AC strategy correlated positively with SBP, DBP and TPR, together with MS indicators 3,10…”

“…A PC style, on the other hand, is rather associated with hopelessness and depression, indicating loss of control and increases in vascular α-adrenergic response patterns [e.g. DBP, peripheral resistance (TPR), with subsequent decreases in arterial compliance] 10. In 2004, it was rather a PC style, an avoidant strategy, which correlated positively with blood pressure levels, which in turn was correlated with pathology 11,12…”

Self-Focus and Cardiovascular Effects of Stressor Anticipation and Active Coping: The Moderating Influence of Trait Social Anxiety

“…In particular, Obrist's [1] typology of active vs. passive coping has been found to elicit distinct cardiovascular adjustments. Active coping tasks provide the opportunity to exert control over outcomes in accordance with abilities and efforts.…”

“…Simultaneous effects in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) have also been observed but are considered to be less likely [4]. The myocardial effects of active coping have been observed in appetitive [5,6] and aversive conditions [7] and are considered to reflect energy mobilization or effort to facilitate coping with situational demands rather than affective arousal [1,4]. Cardiovascular responses accompanying the passive tolerance or endurance of a stressor were found to be mediated by alpha-adrenergic pathways, indicated by enhanced vascular reactivity, i.e., increases in blood pressure (BP) -in particular DBP -but not HR [1,3].…”