APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Parasympathetic Nervous System Activity Moderates the Relationship between Loneliness and Family Strain
- Emily Silver
University of Chicago - Anita Restrepo
University of Chicago - Karen Smith
Rutgers University, Newark - Stephanie Dimitroff
University of Konstanz - Sabina Raja
UChicago Department of Psychology - Greg Norman
University of Chicago
Abstract
We examine variability in responses to loneliness. Loneliness predicts support and strain given to friends and family. Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) activity moderates the relationship between loneliness and strain given to family. Results suggest loneliness-related shifts in perceptions of social relationships may differ dependent on resting PNS activity.
Loneliness
