An Examination of the Direct and Indirect Effects of Feedback Type on Cortisol levels
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou14268585762021-08-03T06:29:18Z An Examination of the Direct and Indirect Effects of Feedback Type on Cortisol levels Rabideau, Erin M. Psychology Cortisol Verbal Feedback Praise Criticism Rumination Stress Although acute increases in levels of the stress-hormone cortisol are part of healthy functioning, prolonged increases in cortisol levels can contribute to the development and exacerbation of multiple chronic medical conditions. Due to the connection between cortisol exposure and adverse health outcomes, it is important to examine the factors that prolong or reduce exposure to cortisol. Performance situations and mental rehearsal of past stressors, or rumination, have been associated with enhanced activation of the stress response Feedback valence (e.g., praise and criticism) regarding performance stressors has been linked to ruminative thought and other psychosocial processes (e.g., self-esteem, self-compassion) that may influence cortisol levels. However, the current research does not address the physiological effects of feedback valence or the possible role of rumination in the relationship between feedback valence and physiological responses. The goals of the present study were to investigate the association between feedback valence (e.g., praise, criticism, and neutral feedback) and cortisol levels, as well as examine the potential mediating role of rumination in the relationship between feedback valence and cortisol levels.Healthy undergraduate students (n = 126) were randomly assigned to receive positive (praise), negative (criticism), or neutral scripted feedback in response to an impromptu speech task (performance stressor). Cortisol levels were collected throughout the experiment to reflect levels at baseline, during the stressor, and during the recovery period after the stressor. State rumination was also measured during the recovery period. Participants rated the praise feedback as most positive followed by the neutral and criticism feedback respectively, indicating that the manipulation was successful. Overall, feedback condition and state rumination were not related to cortisol exposure. Across feedback valence conditions, gender predicted cortisol response patterns, with men exhibiting higher cortisol levels than women. Feedback condition and gender interacted to marginally predicted cortisol trajectory over the course of the study. Although the results of the study generally do not support the hypotheses, marginally significant analyses indicated gender differences in the relationship between verbal performance feedback and cortisol levels, which may warrant further investigation. 2015-08-25 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1426858576 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1426858576 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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An Examination of the Direct and Indirect Effects of Feedback Type on Cortisol levels |
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