Psychoneuroendocrinology July 2014 PMID 24845190

Cortisol increase in empathic stress is modulated by emotional closeness and observation modality.

Veronika Engert, Franziska Plessow, Robert Miller, Clemens Kirschbaum, Tania Singer

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The discussions frequently reference key concepts like emotional closeness and observation modality, with terms such as 'modulated' and 'contagious stress,' indicating support and curiosity about the research. The tone combines scientific interest with implications for understanding stress, reflecting both recognition of importance and engagement with the ideas presented.

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Most discussions agree with the study’s findings, emphasizing how emotional closeness influences stress responses, with phrases like 'modulated by social closeness' and referencing the study directly.

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The topic appears highly relevant to psychology and neuroscience communities, attracting mentions of 'psychoneuroendocrinology' and social implications, indicating strong interest.

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Participants engage by discussing implications of how empathy and observation modality affect stress, but few delve into methodological details, resulting in moderate engagement.

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The discussions highlight the potential significance of empathic stress for health and social dynamics, suggesting a moderate overall impact conceptually, though not yet widespread in policy or practice.

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The study explores empathic stress, a physiological stress response triggered merely by observing someone else in distress, and finds that about 26% of observers show significant cortisol increases, especially when observing close partners in real-life settings.
Factors such as emotional closeness, observation mode (real-life vs virtual), and observer sex influence empathic stress levels, with higher responses seen in intimate dyads and during real-life observation.
The finding that strangers and virtual observations can also induce empathic stress suggests potential impacts on stress-related health issues, as such responses activate the body's stress systems even without direct exposure.]

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How stress might be contagious ... https://t.co/S6WRUJOSBD https://t.co/dnrMPqlDRm

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緊張している人や怒られている人をみて、自分は関係ないのにストレスを感じたことはありませんか

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