Trait Hostility, Perceived Stress, and Sleep Quality in a Sample of Normal Sleepers
Joint Authors
Levin, Ross
Taylor, Nicholas D.
Fireman, Gary D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To date, no studies have directly examined the effects of cognitive trait hostility on prospectively assessed sleep quality.
This is important as individuals with heightened trait hostility demonstrate similar patterns of reactivity to perceived stressors as is often reported by poor sleepers.
The present study hypothesized that increased trait hostility is associated with poorer subjective sleep quality and that perceived stress mediates this relationship.
Methods.
A sample of 66 normal sleepers completed daily sleep and stress logs for two weeks.
Trait hostility was measured retrospectively.
Results.
The cognitive dimension of trait hostility was significantly correlated with subjectively rated sleep quality indicators, and these relationships were significantly mediated by perceived daily stress.
Individuals with higher levels of trait cognitive hostility reported increased levels of perceived stress which accounted for their poorer sleep ratings as measured by both retrospective and prospective measures.
Conclusions.
Overall, the findings indicate that high levels of cognitive hostility are a significant risk factor for disturbed sleep and suggest that this might be a fruitful target for clinical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taylor, Nicholas D.& Fireman, Gary D.& Levin, Ross. 2013. Trait Hostility, Perceived Stress, and Sleep Quality in a Sample of Normal Sleepers. Sleep Disorders،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taylor, Nicholas D.…[et al.]. Trait Hostility, Perceived Stress, and Sleep Quality in a Sample of Normal Sleepers. Sleep Disorders No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taylor, Nicholas D.& Fireman, Gary D.& Levin, Ross. Trait Hostility, Perceived Stress, and Sleep Quality in a Sample of Normal Sleepers. Sleep Disorders. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494533
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494533