The purpose of this study was to examine whether physical activity status of healthy adult males (N = 59) while in a coping strategy condition (association, disassociation, or control) influences psychophysiological responses to an acute painful stimulus. Measures of pain tolerance, state anxiety, body awareness, and salivary cortisol were investigated. Results indicated no significant differences between physical activity groups for pain tolerance, stress responses (i.e., self-reported state anxiety and cortisol levels), or body awareness. Though, those who indicated using a disassociation coping technique during the exit interview tolerated the acute, surface pain longer. More research is required to further understand the effects of physical activity and coping strategies on pain perception and psychophysiological responses.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500119 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Brandt, Grace A. |
| Contributors | Martin, Scott B., Vingren, Jakob, Hill, David |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Brandt, Grace A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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