The Use of Immunosorbent Assays to Study Stress Response and Anxiety

Author

Carrie Shea, University of Northern IowaFollow

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress, is often assumed to be related to anxiety. However, previous research on the relationship between cortisol and anxiety is mixed. Moreover, the relationship between cortisol and neuroticism varies by gender and estrogen may affect cortisol reactivity via HPA’s negative feedback loop. The present research examines the moderating effects of sex and estrogen on the relationship between cortisol reactivity and anxiety. Participants (n=54) completed a stressor task and measures of anxiety. Assays for cortisol and estradiol were conducted. We predict that sex and estradiol will moderate the relationship between cortisol and anxiety.

Start Date

13-4-2021 10:00 AM

End Date

13-4-2021 11:00 AM

Faculty Advisor

Catherine DeSoto

Department

Department of Psychology

Student Type

Graduate Student

Comments

This entry was part of the following session of the event:

• Session title: Sleep, Anxiety & Stress; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.; Moderator: Jacob Reed.

Copyright

©2021 Carrie Shea

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Shea, Carrie, "The Use of Immunosorbent Assays to Study Stress Response and Anxiety" (2021). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 27.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2021/all/27