2020
Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Spousal Support Interactions
Monin J, Tomlinson J, Feeney B. Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Spousal Support Interactions. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 649-649. PMCID: PMC7742159, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Monin JK, Sperduto C, Manigault AW, Dutton A, Clark M, Jastreboff A. Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Mindfulness 2020, 11: 917-927. PMID: 33343762, PMCID: PMC7748069, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01301-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndromePhysical functioningIntervention effectsWait-list control armPost-intervention visitTerms of efficacySignificant intervention effectsMethodsA pilotBlood pressureClinic visitsWaist circumferenceControlled TrialsControl armPreliminary effectsSelf-reported stressSyndromeMBSR sessionsStress reductionTime pointsResultsIn termsGreater increaseOlder married couplesMental functioningMindfulness programBiological effects
2019
Gender Differences in Short-Term Cardiovascular Effects of Giving and Receiving Support for Health Concerns in Marriage
Monin JK, Manigault A, Levy BR, Schulz R, Duker A, Clark MS, Van Ness PH, Kershaw T. Gender Differences in Short-Term Cardiovascular Effects of Giving and Receiving Support for Health Concerns in Marriage. Health Psychology 2019, 38: 936-947. PMID: 31403812, PMCID: PMC6897330, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureHeart rateHealth concernCardiovascular effectsShort-term cardiovascular effectsCardiovascular reactivityDiastolic blood pressureSpousal supportOlder adult spousesGender differencesSupport interventionsHealth conditionsRecovery periodDistressSpousesGreat benefitSecond aimBaseline
2010
Spouses’ Cardiovascular Reactivity to Their Partners’ Suffering
Monin JK, Schulz R, Martire LM, Jennings JR, Lingler JH, Greenberg MS. Spouses’ Cardiovascular Reactivity to Their Partners’ Suffering. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2010, 65B: 195-201. PMID: 20067977, PMCID: PMC2821945, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbp133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartners' sufferingOne's sufferingBlood pressureCaregiver riskUnique influencePain expressionHeart rateOlder adultsPhysical healthCardiovascular reactivityHeavy logsSpousesTaskSufferingCardiovascular diseasePartnersPhysiological stressCaregiversRiskExposureAdultsFindingsLaboratory studiesOsteoarthritisDisease