Low self-esteem and depression are strongly related, but there is not yet consistent
evidence on the nature of the relation. Whereas the vulnerability model states that low self …

It has been noted that some offenders are characterized by problems in the appropriate
regulation of emotional states. Deficits in emotional regulation are particularly pertinent in …

The present study examined the role of compassion for others and social support in
physiological stress reactivity. In this experiment, participants who had previously completed …

In 1969, in the second edition of Handbook of Social Psychology, David Shapiro and
Andrew Crider authored a chapter titled “Psychophysiological Approaches to Social …

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used as a persuasive technology for attitude and behavior
change. This paper considers Terror Management Theory (TMT), one of the notable theories …

Objective: To determine whether the relationships of lifetime discrimination to ambulatory
blood pressure (ABP) varied as a function of age in a sample of Black and Latino (a) adults …

It is often said that religious faith consists of three dimensions (belonging, behaving, and
believing). Yet, beliefs have long been neglected in research on physical and mental health …

Hypertension (HTN) and prehypertension (pre-HTN) have been identified as independent
risk factors for adverse cardiovascular events. Recently, increased psychosocial stress and …

The current study examined the moderating effect of self-esteem on the relationship
between acute stress and individuals' trust behaviors. Specifically, one hundred and forty …

Previous research links contemplative practices, such as meditation, with stress reduction.
However, little is known about the psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship …