Stress, immunity, and personality: Mechanisms and interactions

Title

Stress, immunity, and personality: Mechanisms and interactions

Creator

Padmakumari, P.; Alexander, Ammu Elizabeth

Description

The interaction between personality and immunity is a fascinating area of study that addresses how psychological characteristics can influence mental health. Among the many psychological characteristics, personality patterns play a significant role in shaping how individuals respond to stress and, subsequently, how their immune systems function. This chapter proposes to provide a detailed exploration of the complex interplay between stress and the immune system and its implications on behavior with an emphasis on stress prone and stress resistant personalities. It will delve into the physiological pathways through which stress affects immune function, how different personality types influence stress responses and immune function and discuss the broader implications for health and disease. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Research Methodologies and Practical Applications in Psychoneuroimmunology;pp.55-76

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Padmakumari P., Christ University, India; Alexander A.E., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-836937434-4; 979-836937432-0;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7432-0.ch004

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