Compared scores on the SRRS and Hassles and Uplifts scale. No link between life events and illness but found a positive correlation between daily hassles and next day ill health (flu, aches and sore throats). Daily hassles=more source of stress
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Problems with Delongis
Correlation- can't prove daily hassles cause ill health. EV's not controlled. Self report-social desirability bias, memory not 100% accurate, can't validate statements
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Bouteyre et al
positive correlation between daily hassles and mental health issues especially depression in first year uni students.
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What else has research into daily hassles shown?
Daily hassles accumulate throughout the day. Stress of this builds up and makes stress more severe. Uplifts are able to reduce effects of daily hassles
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Problems with Delongis
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Correlation- can't prove daily hassles cause ill health. EV's not controlled. Self report-social desirability bias, memory not 100% accurate, can't validate statements
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