The psychosocial anti-inflammatories: Sense of control, purpose in life, and social support in relation to inflammation, functional health and chronic conditions in adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Three psychosocial variables were examined as predictors of chronic inflammation, functional health, and number of chronic conditions.

Methods

This cohort study used the Midlife in the United States biomarker sample. Data were collected in 2004-2009 (M2) and 2013-17 (M3). The sample included 1244 adults ages 34 to 82 (M = 54.50, SD = 11.7), with 57 % women, 79 % white, and education from 6 to 20 years (M = 14.47, SD = 2.65). Sense of control, purpose in life, and social support were included as indicators of a psychosocial latent factor. Inflammation was measured with Interleukin-6, C-reactive Protein, E-Selectin, Fibrinogen, and Intracellular Adhesion Molecule-1. Covariates included age, sex, education, race, and household income. Functional health and chronic con

SUBMITTER: Lachman ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651059 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature