Physical activity, job demand–control, perceived stress–energy, and salivary cortisol in white-collar workers

Hansen, Åse Marie; Blangsted, Anne Katrine; Hansen, Ernst Albin; Søgaard, Karen; Sjøgaard, Gisela

doi:10.1007/s00420-009-0440-7

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“…Physical activity was not registered in the present study, but high scores on coping were significantly related to having less SHC and fatigue, and being more physically fit. This indicates that the more healthy and coping individuals within the LBP patient group may be more physically active, which has previously shown to be reflected in higher evening values of cortisol (Hansen et al 2010). …”

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confidence: 84%

Cortisol, Health, and Coping in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Sveinsdottir

Eriksen

Ursin

et al. 2015

Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback

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Subjective health complaints (SHC), including nonspecific low back pain (LBP) as the most common single complaint, are the main reasons for long-term sick leave in many western countries. These complaints are often attributed to "stress". Cortisol has frequently been considered a biomarker reflecting sustained physiological HPA-axis activity, and is characterized by a high cortisol awakening response (CAR) and low evening values. The aim of the study was to investigate whether LBP patients had a normal characteristic cortisol profile, and whether possible deviations were related to coping and health. 305 patients on long-term sick leave for LBP participated in the study, and saliva cortisol profiles were compared to a reference population consisting of Danish workers. Cortisol was measured upon awakening, after 30 min, and in the evening. Additionally, patients answered questionnaires about SHC, fatigue, pain, coping, and social support. The patients showed a seemingly normal cortisol profile. However, CAR was larger among patients compared to the reference population. Patients with low cortisol reactivity had more SHC, pain, and fatigue, and those with higher evening cortisol reported higher scores on coping. The results are discussed in terms of theory, practical considerations, and possible mechanisms for the association between cortisol, health, and coping.

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confidence: 84%

Cortisol, Health, and Coping in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Sveinsdottir

Eriksen

Ursin

et al. 2015

Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback

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“…This result is supported by Aldana et al (2), who showed that working adults who participated in leisure time physieal activity had nearly half the rate of perceived stress as nonexercisers. Similarly, other studies have confirmed a positive relationship between exercise and perceived stress studied within the context of job performance and health complaints (14,25).…”

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Exercise Frequency Is Related to Psychopathology but Not Neurocognitive Function

Knab

Nieman²,

Wang³

et al. 2012

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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“…Stress is produced by events perceived to be uncontrollable and threatening, such that situations that place high demands on an individual when her perceptions of control are low are most likely to induce stress (Hansen et al, 2010). Thus, it is important to note that a woman's perception of her work and family roles may be a better predictor of stress than the actual number or extent of demands.…”

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Physical Activity Intervention Effects on Perceived Stress in Working Mothers: The Role of Self-Efficacy

Mailey

McAuley

2014

Women & Health

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Working mothers often report elevated stress, and efforts to improve their coping resources are needed to buffer the detrimental effects of stress on health. This study examined the impact of changes in physical activity, self-efficacy, and self-regulation across the course of a brief intervention on subsequent levels of stress in working mothers. Participants (N=141) were randomly assigned to an intervention or control condition (2:1 ratio). The intervention was conducted in Illinois between March 2011-January 2012 and consisted of two group-mediated workshop sessions with content based on Social Cognitive Theory. Participants completed measures of physical activity, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and perceived stress at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up. Stress levels declined across the 6-month period in both groups. Changes in stress were negatively associated with changes in self-efficacy and self-regulation among intervention participants only. Regression analyses revealed the intervention elicited short-term increases in physical activity, self-efficacy, and self-regulation, but only changes in self-efficacy predicted perceived stress at 6-month follow-up. These results suggest that enhancing self-efficacy is likely to improve working mothers' perceived capabilities to cope with stressors in their lives. Future interventions should continue to focus on increasing self-efficacy to promote improvements in physical activity and psychological well-being in this population.

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Physical activity, job demand–control, perceived stress–energy, and salivary cortisol in white-collar workers

Cited by 63 publications

References 44 publications

Cortisol, Health, and Coping in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Cortisol, Health, and Coping in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Exercise Frequency Is Related to Psychopathology but Not Neurocognitive Function

Physical Activity Intervention Effects on Perceived Stress in Working Mothers: The Role of Self-Efficacy

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