Hostility, stress and symptoms of depression

Destructive leader traits and the neutralizing influence of an “enriched” job

“…Specifically, "neurotic hostility" refers to the feeling of cynicism, contempt and mistrust of others that is not manifest in expressive behavior. Within the health psychology literature the hostility trait usually (including the present study) refers to "expressive hostility," which consists of outward displays of aggression, intimidation, and contempt (Felsten, 1996).…”

Joint Effect of Hostility and Severity of Depressive Symptoms on Plasma Interleukin-6 Concentration

“…There is consistent evidence to indicate that hostility is correlated with levels of depressive symptoms in nonclinical samples (21). Moreover, it is recognized that these constructs have overlapping psychological dimensions and often cluster within individuals (21). Thus, individuals who are hostile may be at greater risk for depression due to a lack of social support and/or greater stress (21,22).…”

“…There is consistent evidence to indicate that hostility is correlated with levels of depressive symptoms in nonclinical samples (21). Moreover, it is recognized that these constructs have overlapping psychological dimensions and often cluster within individuals (21).…”

Stress reactivity and vulnerability to depressed mood in college students

“…Study 2 reanalyzed data from one cohort of students in a study of hostility, stress, and depression (Felsten, 1996b). Students in this cohort completed the same stress and depression inventories used in Study 1 on four occasions approximately one month apart.…”