%0 Book
%A James M. Honeycutt
%A Chris R. Sawyer
%A Shaughan Keaton
%D 2014
%C New York, United States of America
%I Peter Lang Verlag
%@ 2153-1277
%@ 9781453913161
%T The Influence of Communication on Physiology and Health
%R 10.3726/978-1-4539-1316-1
%U https://www.peterlang.com/document/1051350
%X There is a significant amount of research that substantiates the connection between social support/relationships and the development, onset, and/or recovery of several physical diseases/illnesses. Research has shown, for example, that an unhappy marriage can increase the likelihood of becoming ill by 35% while stressful communication can lead to an increase in cardiovascular reactivity which in turn increases the risk of coronary heart disease and premature mortality.    This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the influences of communication on physiology and physical health status occurring in a variety of contexts, from families, interpersonal relationships, and public speaking to sport fandom, affection, fear, and the escalation of conflict. It offers a broad and up-to-date review of the relevant literature in this area of study.
%K economy, psychical health, work life balance, social support, development, disease
%G English