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The relationship is established through the field of psychoneuroimmunology, which specifically investigates how stress impacts immune functioning as noted in [1] and [2]. Additionally, [3] highlights that stress has adverse effects on immune functioning, which can be mitigated by social support.
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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 2 facts
claimSocial support acts as a buffer against the adverse effects of stress and has been shown to have beneficial physiological effects, including potential influence on immune functioning.
claimPsychoneuroimmunology is the field of study that examines how psychological factors, such as stress, influence the immune system and immune functioning.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimPsychoneuroimmunology is the field of study that examines how psychological factors, such as stress, influence the immune system and immune functioning.