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| Eamonn FergusonSummaryAffiliation: University of Leeds Country: UK Publications
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Stress-related thinking predicts the cortisol awakening response and somatic symptoms in healthy adultsDaryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS29JT, UK
Psychoneuroendocrinology 38:438-46. 2013..This study explored: (1) the effects of stress-related thinking on the cortisol awakening response and upper respiratory infection symptoms and; (2) the efficacy of two expressive writing interventions on these health outcomes...
The relationships between sex hormones and sexual function in middle-aged and older European menDaryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 96:E1577-87. 2011..Limited data are available exploring the associations between sex hormones, multiple domains of sexual functioning, and sexual function-related distress in nonpatient samples in Europe...
Effects of written emotional disclosure on implicit self-esteem and body imageDaryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
Br J Health Psychol 16:488-501. 2011..This study investigated whether a written self-disclosure intervention, compared to a writing about body image success stories (WSS) intervention, had beneficial effects on self-esteem and body image...
Non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions for tremor: a systematic reviewRory J O'Connor
Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, UK
Parkinsonism Relat Disord 17:509-15. 2011..The evidence base for many rehabilitation interventions in tremor is poor. Future research should focus on high quality randomized controlled trials of non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions which show promise...
Cortisol awakening rise in middle-aged women in relation to psychological stressD B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Psychoneuroendocrinology 34:1486-94. 2009..Recent research has shown that psychological stress may influence the magnitude of the CAR, however the findings have been mixed. This study examined the impact of stress on the CAR and the diurnal mean in a sample of middle-aged women...
Effects of testosterone on mood, aggression, and sexual behavior in young men: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over studyDaryl B O'Connor
Department of Endocrinology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 89:2837-45. 2004..Future research should investigate the implications of these minor mood changes...
Raising awareness of hypertension risk through a web-based framing intervention: does consideration of future consequences make a difference?Daryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
Psychol Health Med 14:213-9. 2009....
Effects of daily hassles and eating style on eating behaviorDaryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
Health Psychol 27:S20-31. 2008..This study investigated the daily hassles-eating behavior relationship and its moderators in a naturalistic setting...
Normal patterns of déjà experience in a healthy, blind male: challenging optical pathway delay theoryAkira R O'Connor
Leeds Memory Group, Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Brain Cogn 62:246-9. 2006..The fact that blind people can experience déjà vu challenges the optical pathway delay theory, and alternative causes are briefly discussed...
Intentions to use hormonal male contraception: the role of message framing, attitudes and stress appraisalsDaryl B O'Connor
Health Psychology Research Group, Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Br J Psychol 96:351-69. 2005..These findings are discussed within the context of Prospect Theory, perceived risk and prevention/detection behaviours...
Exploring the benefits of conscientiousness: an investigation of the role of daily stressors and health behaviorsDaryl B O'Connor
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, LS2 9JT
Ann Behav Med 37:184-96. 2009..This study investigated the impact of conscientiousness and its facets on health behaviors and daily hassles (stressors) and the moderating effects of conscientiousness on the hassles-health behavior relationship..
Impact of daily mood, work hours, and iso-strain variables on self-reported health behaviorsFiona Jones
Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
J Appl Psychol 92:1731-40. 2007..Findings point to the limited impact of stable features of work design compared to the effects of daily work stressors on health behaviors...
