The impact of heart rate variability on subjective well-being is mediated by emotion regulation

Geisler, Fay C. M.; Vennewald, Nadja; Kubiak, Thomas; Weber, Hannelore

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2010.06.015

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“…In another study, Geisler et al [8] found that an increase in executive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the positive e ect of higher resting heart rate variability (HRV) on subjective well-being. HRV was previously shown to be associated with executive functioning [26,27] In this study, alpha scores were acceptable for acceptance (α = 0.67) and ranged from 0.70 to 0.88 for the other subscales, which indicates good to very good internal consistencies.…”

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“…A possible way to characterize cognitive strategies of emotion regulation is in terms of the involvement of the executive functions [7,8]. Executive cognitive emotion regulation, e.g.…”

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“…In another study, Geisler et al [8] found that an increase in executive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the positive e ect of higher resting heart rate variability (HRV) on subjective well-being. HRV was previously shown to be associated with executive functioning [26,27] and the activity of the PFC [28], and has also been suggested to be a biomarker for stress [21], so these results provide indirect support for the hypothesis of Raio et al [2].…”

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“…reappraisal, implies the use of higher cognitive processes such as mental set-shifting, evaluation, planning, working memory, and information updating and monitoring, whereas non-executive cognitive strategies, such as rumination, are associated with deficits in executive functions, e.g. attentional in exibility or inhibitory de cits [8]. For example, reappraisal was shown to be associated with enhanced a ective exibility [9], interference resolution [10], and working memory capacity [11], while rumination was associated with decreased cognitive exibility [12] and internal shifting impairments in working memory [13].…”

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“…Raio et al [2] found that an experimentally stressed group was less able to apply a previously acquired cognitive regulatory strategy including reappraisal than an unstressed control group. In discussing their ndings, these authors concluded that under stressful conditions -precisely when control is most needed -cognitive regulation may be ineffective at controlling emotional responses.In another study, Geisler et al [8] found that an increase in executive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the positive e ect of higher resting heart rate variability (HRV) on subjective well-being. HRV was previously shown to be associated with executive functioning [26,27] In this study, alpha scores were acceptable for acceptance (α = 0.67) and ranged from 0.70 to 0.88 for the other subscales, which indicates good to very good internal consistencies.…”

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Cognitive emotion regulation and stress: a multiple mediation approach

Miklósi¹,

Martos

Szabó

et al. 2014

Translational Neuroscience

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IntroductionStress de ned in terms of perceptions of uncontrollability and unpredictability has been one of the central issues in behavioural medicine, partly because of its negative impact on physical and mental health [1]. Though recent studies have underlined the e ects of stress on brain functioning, stress-related changes in cognitive processes of emotion regulation have been under-investigated [2].Emotion regulation has been de ned as the physiological, motivational, behavioural, and cognitive processes responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and modifying emotional reactions in order to accomplish one's goals [3], and has been considered to be important for understanding the onset, maintenance, and treatment of anxiety disorders (see [4] for review).Cognitive regulation of emotion refers to conscious cognitive methods of emotion regulation including attentional and evaluative processes [5,6]. A possible way to characterize cognitive strategies of emotion regulation is in terms of the involvement of the executive functions [7,8]. Executive cognitive emotion regulation, e.g. reappraisal, implies the use of higher cognitive processes such as mental set-shifting, evaluation, planning, working memory, and information updating and monitoring, whereas non-executive cognitive strategies, such as rumination, are associated with deficits in executive functions, e.g. attentional in exibility or inhibitory de cits [8]. For example, reappraisal was shown to be associated with enhanced a ective exibility [9], interference resolution [10], and working memory capacity [11], while rumination was associated with decreased cognitive exibility [12] and internal shifting impairments in working memory [13].Converging results have revealed that negative emotional states are strongly related to the excessive use of non-executive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, particularly rumination, catastrophizing, and self-blame.Low use of executive strategies, such as positive reappraisal, has also been found to be connected to psychopathology [e.g. 14-17], as well as to negative emotional states such as irritability and anger [18].Executive functions depend on the structural and functional integrity of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) [19], which guides emotions and behaviour through projections to subcortical regions like the hypothalamus and the amygdala [20]. Under safe conditions, the amygdala, which has been suggested to serve as a rapid detector of potential threats, is under tonic inhibitory control by the PFC.Under stressful conditions, critical areas of the PFC become hypoactive, resulting in a hyperactivation of the amygdala, which leads to the evocation of adaptive fear responses, but might also lead to chronic threat perception and sustained fear in unpredictable conditions (see [21] for review). Recent research in animal modelsdemonstrates that exposure to stress is regulation has yet to be investigated. The present study explores the possible role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in mediating the well-establishe...

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“…A possible way to characterize cognitive strategies of emotion regulation is in terms of the involvement of the executive functions [7,8]. Executive cognitive emotion regulation, e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In another study, Geisler et al [8] found that an increase in executive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the positive e ect of higher resting heart rate variability (HRV) on subjective well-being. HRV was previously shown to be associated with executive functioning [26,27] and the activity of the PFC [28], and has also been suggested to be a biomarker for stress [21], so these results provide indirect support for the hypothesis of Raio et al [2].…”

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Physiological and Epigenetic: Implications of Positive Emotions

Agnoletti,

Formica

2022

Positive Psychology

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How everyday sounds can trigger strong emotions: ASMR, misophonia and the feeling of wellbeing

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Rouw

2020

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We propose that synesthetic cross-activation between the primary auditory cortex and the anatomically adjacent insula may help explain two puzzling conditionsautonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) and misophonia-in which quotidian sounds involuntarily trigger strong emotional responses. In ASMR the sounds engender relaxation, while in misophonia they trigger an aversive response. The insula both plays an important role in autonomic nervous system control and integrates multiple interoceptive maps representing the physiological state of the body to substantiate a dynamic representation of emotional wellbeing. We propose that in ASMR crossactivation of the map for affective (sensual) touch leads to an increase in subjective wellbeing and parasympathetic activity. Conversely, in misophonia the effect of the cross-activation is to decrease emotional wellbeing and increase sympathetic activity. Our hypothesis also illuminates the connection between hearing and wellbeing more broadly and helps explain why so many people experience decreased wellbeing from modern urban soundscapes.

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The impact of heart rate variability on subjective well-being is mediated by emotion regulation

Cited by 226 publications

References 38 publications

Cognitive emotion regulation and stress: a multiple mediation approach

Cognitive emotion regulation and stress: a multiple mediation approach

Physiological and Epigenetic: Implications of Positive Emotions

How everyday sounds can trigger strong emotions: ASMR, misophonia and the feeling of wellbeing

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