APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Sex Differences in Salivary Cortisol Reactivity to the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST): A Meta-Analysis
- Jenny Jing Wen Liu
Ryerson University - Natalie Ein
Ryerson University - Katlyn Peck
Ryerson University - Vivian Huang
Ryerson University - Jens Pruessner
McGill University - Kristin Vickers
Ryerson University
Abstract
The current meta-analysis examined sex differences in salivary cortisol following exposure to the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Significant heterogeneity in salivary cortisol output was observed across sexes. On average, males had higher cortisol values at peak and recovery following the TSST compared to females.
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