Why the study?
Does trait expressed affection improve resting blood pressure and glycosylated hemoglobin in general participants?
Population
Participants providing self-assessments of trait levels of expressed and received affection
Comparison
Higher trait expressed affection vs Lower trait expressed affection
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Expressed affection linked to lower BP and HbA1c; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does trait expressed affection improve resting blood pressure and glycosylated hemoglobin in general participants?
Expressing affection is associated with a healthier vascular and metabolic profile, including lower resting blood pressure and glycosylated hemoglobin.
Floyd et al. (2007) studied this question.
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