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A Comparison Of Circadian Rhythms In Day And Night Shift Workers, Mary Lee Blood
A Comparison Of Circadian Rhythms In Day And Night Shift Workers, Mary Lee Blood
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The present study examined whether and to what extent physiological rhythms of long-term night workers become adapted to their unconventionally scheduled hours of work and sleep and how the degree of adaptation would be reflected in ratings of sleep quality, mood, anxiety, energy and satisfaction.
Effects Of Graded And Steady Exercise And Self-Confidence On Stress, Kristine M. Clarke
Effects Of Graded And Steady Exercise And Self-Confidence On Stress, Kristine M. Clarke
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This study examined the effects of steady, graded, and no exercise on stress reduction, and the effects of self-confidence on stress reduction through exercise. Seventy-two male and female volunteers from the Portland area, ranging in age from 19-49 years, served as subjects. Subjects completed pre and post measures of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and the state portion of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Subjects were divided into two experimental and one control group matched according to age and exercise history. The control group kept its exercise at a minimum for eight weeks. Exercise programs for the two experimental groups consisted …