Positive Psychological Well-Being in Cardiovascular Disease: How Can Positive Psychological Aspects Protect Cardiovascular Health?
A special issue of Psych (ISSN 2624-8611). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychology, Mental Health and Brain Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 1351
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research has shown that both positive and negative emotions play an important role in cardiovascular health. Although associations between negative affect (NA), such as depression, hostility and anxiety, and detrimental effects on cardiovascular disease are well established, it remains less clear how positive psychological characteristics contribute to cardiovascular health. A systematic review found numerous links between a decreased incidence of CVD and greater positive psychological well-being (WB). Positive psychological WB is a broad concept and encompasses a variety constructs from different theoretical traditions. In general, positive psychological WB can be summarized as a presence of favorable emotional or cognitive psychological aspects, such as positive affect (PA) (e.g., state of joy, satisfaction, high energy, and contentment) and optimism. As far as cardiovascular health is concerned, positive psychological WB is associated with reduced blood pressure, higher heart rate variability, lower lipid levels, lower inflammation markers, and better cardiovascular functioning.
Though the associations of positive psychological WB and cardiovascular health are documented to a degree then, the underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. One reason for favorable health with positive psychological WB is linked to improved behavioral and biological pathways such as a healthy lifestyle and a favorable blood lipid profile. This Special Issue invites scholars to submit articles presenting findings of positive aspects in CVD to develop interventions to enhance cardiovascular health.
Dr. Mary Princip
Guest Editor
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