Showing papers by "Adrian M. Ostfeld published in 1987"
TL;DR: Among 56 persons who were acutely bereaved or threatened with a loss, a group with worsening separation anxiety over a period of a month early after the event had higher urinary free cortisol output than a group experiencing improvement in grief.
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Book•
01 Aug 1987TL;DR: In this paper, a longitudinal method for studying 568 inmates was employed to identify the effects of housing mode, prison employment, leisure activities, disciplinary actions, and personal and sociodemographic characteristics to identify what is particularly stressful for inmates.
Abstract: Employing a longitudinal method for studying 568 inmates, the authors draw on psychological, social and health sciences assessments to identify the effects of housing mode, prison employment, leisure activities, disciplinary actions, and personal and sociodemographic characteristics to identify what is particularly stressful for inmates. A parallel study of prison staff and a specific series of conclusions and recommendations concludes the book.
18 citations
TL;DR: Findings extend the literature on the psychological correlates of PRL change and suggest that the physiological changes associated with mourning are different for men and women.
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Journal Article•
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