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Embodying Psychological Thriving: Physical Thriving in Response to Stress

Epel, Elissa S., McEwen, Bruce S., Ickovics, Jeannette R.·1998·Journal of Social Issues
DOI 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1998.tb01220.x
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Abstract

In addition to the context of psychological health, thriving can be measured in the context of physical health. Moreover, thriving may be ope rationalized at a macro level (e.g., improved functional health status following acute illness or injury) or at a micro level (e.g., hormonal balance). The goal of this article is to examine physical thriving at the micro level, by investigating hormonal responses to stressful situations. In addition, we examine the role that psychological factors play in this relationship. Although stress‐induced arousal has traditionally been viewed as negative, certain endocrine responses to stress can be health enhancing. Specifically, we propose that physical thriving results when there is a greater amount of growth promoting or anabolic hormones (e.g., growth hormone) than catabolic hormones (e.g., Cortisol). Characteristics of the stressor (duration, frequency, and controllability) as well as psychological moderators such as one's cognitive appraisal of the stressor (threat versus challenge) play a role in determining the profile of response to stress. When an individual appraises intermittent stressors as controllable, she or he may display a resilient profile of stress hormone responding—rapid Cortisol responses with quick recovery, and more importantly, Cortisol adaptation when faced with similar stressors over time. This stress response is in turn related to better health. To substantiate some of these issues, we present data from a study examining women's Cortisol reactivity in response to a repeated laboratory stressor and their self‐reported growth from facing trauma. The results suggest that women who have grown psychologically from trauma may show quicker Cortisol habituation to other stressors. Cortisol adaptation to stress may serve as one potential marker of resilient psychological and physical functioning.

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  1. Levine S., 1978, Cortisol changes following repeated experiences with parachute training
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Authors
Epel, E. S., McEwen, B. S., & Ickovics, J. R.
Affiliations
  • Yale University (US)
  • Rockefeller University (US)
  • American Foundation for AIDS Research (US)
Corresponding author
Epel, Elissa S.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Social Issues
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1998-07
Volume
54
Issue
2
Pages
301-322
ISSN
  • 0022-4537 (ISSN-L)
  • 1540-4560
DOI
10.1111/j.1540-4560.1998.tb01220.x
OpenAlex
W2021277514
Cited by
259
References
85
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 4300 d)
Locations
Journal of Social Issues (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health, psychology, and well-being
Keywords
stress, cortisol, cortisol response, growth hormone, stressor controllability, resilience, trauma, women

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