Can heart rate variability be a bio-index of hope? A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hope can affect the thinking habits, emotional regulations, and behaviors of individuals. Hope is considered as a positive trait by clinicians, who often assess the level of hope in psychological evaluations. Previous measurements of hope were largely based on self-reported questionnaires leading to the problem of subjectivity. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a bio index that is an objective, quick, cost effective, and non-invasive measurement. HRV has been used in the evaluation of physical health and some psychiatric conditions. However, it has not been tested for its potential to be a bio-index of the level of hope.

Method

This pilot cross-sectional observational study aimed to examine the relationships between HRV and the level of hope among adult Chinese peop

SUBMITTER: Ho YWB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10070701 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature