Medica Jadertina, Vol. 41 No. 1-2, 2011.
Prethodno priopćenje
Neuroticism in the function of the menstrual cycle phases
Nataša Šimić
orcid.org/0000-0002-4215-3668
; Sveučilište u Zadru, Odjel za psihologiju, Krešimirova obala 2, 23000 Zadar
Sažetak
The aim of this investigation was to examine neuroticism in the function of different menstrual cycle phases. Healthy female subjects with a regular menstrual cycle took part in this longitudinal study. In order to determine the neuroticism level, the neuroticism scale of the Eysenck Personality Inventory was used.
This scale was filled during different phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal and premenstrual phase). A higher level of neuroticism during the premenstrual and menstrual phase of the cycle is to be expected, considering a reduction of sex hormones in the body, presence of somatic symptoms and negative moods in these phases of the cycle. A decrease in neuroticism is evident during the rest of the menstrual cycle, ie. during the follicular, ovulatory and luteal phases of the cycle.
Ključne riječi
neuroticism; menstrual cycle; sex hormones
Hrčak ID:
70296
URI
Datum izdavanja:
6.7.2011.
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