Stress Reactivity and Immune Function in Preschoolers

Principal Investigator(s): Watamura, Sarah; Robertson, Steven S.; Cochran, Moncrieff M.;
Date Issued: 2003
Description: A study of the potential effects of altered patterning of cortisol--a stress-sensitive hormone detectable in saliva, which when elevated can suppress the immune system--among children who attend child care. The study examines the relationship between cortisol patterning across the day and evening and individual caregiving and temperament, as well as the relationship between cortisol patterning and sIgA--a measure of immune function. The study also discusses the implications for child care policy if cortisol elevations are related to suppressed immune function--including the need to weigh the benefits of child care interventions against potentially compromised health in low-income children who may have additional stressors at home, and suggests further research that could explore ways to minimize the stressors of group care to attenuate cortisol elevations and thus prevent any potential negative effects.
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Research Scholar(s): Watamura, Sarah
Grantee(s)/ Contractor(s): Cornell University
Funder(s): United States. Child Care Bureau
Contact(s): Watamura, Sarah
Source: Cornell University
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > Provider Type/Setting > Center-Based Child Care & Early Education
Start Date: 09/30/2003
End Date: 09/29/2005
Project Type: Child Care Research Scholars
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