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Salivary cortisol measurement in developmental research: where do we go from here?

Clements, Andrea D.·2013·Developmental Psychobiology

Abstract

Salivary cortisol has been measured extensively in developmental research over the last three decades. The purpose of this article is to summarize the contributions to and limitations of salivary cortisol measurement in developmental research and propose future directions for research that includes salivary cortisol measurement. The properties of cortisol, the history of its burgeoning popularity, and the utility and limitations of (a) cortisol as a biological indicator, (b) saliva as a source of cortisol, and (c) various saliva collection methodologies are described. The current state of understanding about what is and is not reliably predictable from cortisol is summarized and the value of salivary cortisol measurement in developmental research is discussed, addressing whether methodology could be driving research design. Recommendations are made for streamlining study design and reporting within developmental research.

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Authors
Clements, A. D.
Affiliations
East Tennessee State University (US)
Corresponding author
Clements, Andrea D.
Venue
Developmental Psychobiology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2012-04-04
Volume
55
Issue
3
Pages
205-220
ISSN
  • 0012-1630 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-2302
OpenAlex
W2029828403
Cited by
57
References
92
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Developmental Psychobiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
Keywords
salivary cortisol, cortisol measurement, saliva collection methods, bioindicators, developmental research, research design, reporting guidelines, methodological limitations
MeSH terms
Age Factors, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Predictive Value of Tests, Saliva, Sex Factors, Biomarkers, Clinical Chemistry Tests

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