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This project evaluates the effectiveness of an intervention sought to reduce the physical effects of stress related to those issues that individuals cannot successfully communicate with anyone about. To do this, the investigators will be implementing a writing intervention over the course of the 6-week study. The investigators will be asking all participants to complete questionnaires over the course of the study period. The investigators are also asking participants to provide a small blood sample (from a fingerstick procedure) at two times during the study as well as saliva samples during that same time. The primary research question asks if this intervention procedure is effective. The investigators are evaluating total cholesterol, high sensitivity c-reactive protein, and cortisol.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressive Writing | Experimental | Affectionate Writing Intervention for 20 minutes per day, 2 times per week, 6 weeks. |
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| No writing | No Intervention | Control Group -- No writing |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expressive Writing | Other | Writing intervention for cognitive appraisal of stressor. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Lipids from baseline | Lipid panel includes total cholesterol, High-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides. | Week 1 and Week 6 |
| Change in high-sensitivity c-Reactive Protein from baseline | Week 1 and Week 6 | |
| Change in Cortisol Awakening Response from Baseline | Measurement of Salivary Cortisol (hydrocortisone, compound-F) as a maximum difference between awakening and 30 minutes after awakening. | Week 1 and Week 6 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Perceived Global Stress over time | Psychological measure of stress | Week 1, Week 3, Week 6 |
| Change in Organizational Stress over time | Psychological measure of stress as a function of organizational involvement. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Justin P Boren, Ph.D. | Santa Clara University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Santa Clara University, Health Center | Santa Clara | California | 95053 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | Floyd, K., Boren, J. P., Hannawa, A. F., Hesse, C., McEwan, B., & Veksler, A. E. (2009). Kissing in marital and cohabiting relationships: Effects on blood lipids, stress, and relationship satisfaction. Western Journal of Communication, 73(2), 113 - 133. doi: 10.1080/10570310902856071 |
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| ID | Term |
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| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| ID | Term |
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| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| Week 1, Week 3, Week 6 |
| Change in Perception of Communication Restriction of Stressor over time | Restrictedness of a communicative stressor | Week 1, Week 3, Week 6 |