negative affect ↔ hypertension

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Negative affectivity is consistently linked to the development of hypertension, as evidenced by multiple claims [1], [2] and longitudinal studies showing that higher levels of negative affectivity predict a greater likelihood of developing and requiring treatment for hypertension [3], [4].

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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu CUNY Pressbooks 2 facts

measurementIn a longitudinal study of over 3,000 initially healthy participants tracked for up to 22 years, individuals with higher levels of negative affectivity at the start of the study were substantially more likely to develop and be treated for hypertension compared to those with lower levels of negative affectivity.

claimNegative affectivity is associated with the development of both hypertension and heart disease.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 2 facts

measurementA longitudinal study of over 3,000 initially healthy participants tracked for up to 22 years found that individuals with higher levels of negative affectivity at the start of the study were more likely to develop and be treated for hypertension than those with lower levels.

claimNegative affectivity is linked to the development of both hypertension and heart disease.