Neuroticism and cortisol: The importance of checking for sex differences

Neuroticism and cortisol: The importance of checking for sex differences

Highlights • Existent research shows a contradictory pattern between cortisol and neuroticism. • We tested whether males and females differ. • For men, neuroticism was positively correlated with cortisol level. • For women it was negatively correlated. • These findings may offer some explanation for...

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychoneuroendocrinology 2015-12, Vol.62, p.174-179
Hauptverfasser: DeSoto, M. Catherine, Salinas, Manuel
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Anxiety Disorders - metabolism
Anxiety Disorders - physiopathology
Anxiety Disorders - psychology
Big 5
Cortisol
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
HPA
Humans
Hydrocortisone - analysis
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System - physiopathology
Male
Neuroticism
Personality Inventory
Pituitary-Adrenal System - physiopathology
Psychiatry
Saliva - chemistry
Sex Characteristics
Sex differences
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Existent research shows a contradictory pattern between cortisol and neuroticism. • We tested whether males and females differ. • For men, neuroticism was positively correlated with cortisol level. • For women it was negatively correlated. • These findings may offer some explanation for the discrepant results.
ISSN:0306-4530
1873-3360
DOI:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.07.608