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Understanding the association between socioeconomic status and physical health: do negative emotions play a role?

Gallo, Linda C., Matthews, Karen A.·2003·Psychological Bulletin

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In this article, the authors evaluate the possible roles of negative emotions and cognitions in the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and physical health, focusing on the outcomes of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality. After reviewing the limited direct evidence, the authors examine indirect evidence showing that (a) SES relates to the targeted health outcomes, (b) SES relates to negative emotions and cognitions, and (c) negative emotions and cognitions relate to the targeted health outcomes. The authors present a general framework for understanding the roles of cognitive-emotional factors, suggesting that low-SES environments are stressful and reduce individuals' reserve capacity to manage stress, thereby increasing vulnerability to negative emotions and cognitions. The article concludes with suggestions for future research to better evaluate the proposed model.

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Authors
Gallo, L. C., & Matthews, K. A.
Affiliations
  • San Diego State University (US)
  • University of Pittsburgh (US)
Venue
Psychological Bulletin
Published
2003
Volume
129
Issue
1
Pages
10-51
ISSN
  • 0033-2909 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1455
OpenAlex
W1982733207
Cited by
1,366
References
459
Citations by year
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FWCI
33.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychological Bulletin (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (HL65111, HL 25767, HL65112, R01HL025767, P50HL065112, #HL07560, P50HL065111)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Social Sciences › Health › Public Health and Social Inequalities
Keywords
socioeconomic status, physical health, negative emotions, cognitive factors, cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, stress, stress buffering, health disparities
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Mental Disorders, Emotions, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Negativism, Social Class

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