Exercise and Emotional Health Bibliography

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Amir S, Brown ZW, Amit Z. (1980). The Role of Endorphins In Stress: Evidence and Speculations. Neurosci Biobehav Rev.

Anshel, MH. (1996). Effect of Chronic Aerobic Exercise and Progressive Relaxation On Motor Performance and Affect Following Acute Stress. New South Wales, Australia: Behav Med.

Anthony, J. (1991). Psychologic Aspects of Exercise. Aspen Club, Colorado: Clin Sports Med.

Anthony, J. (1991). Psychology Aspects of Exercise. Aspen Club, Colorado: Clin Sports Med.

Antonovsky, A. (1979). Health, stess and coping: New perspectives on mental and physical well-being. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Antonovsky, A. (1987). Unraveling the mystery of health: How people manage stress and stay well. San Francisco: Jossey-Ball.

Banrke, M.S. and W.P. Morgan. (1978). Anxiety Reduction Following Exercise and Meditiation. Cog. The. Res. 2: 323-333.

Barabasz , M. (1991). Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Transient Mood State. Washington State University: Percept Mot Skills.

Barabasz, Marianne. (1991). Effects of Aerobic Exercise On Transient Mood State. Washington State University: Perceptual and Motor Skills.

Bartley D, Belgrave F. (1987). Physical Fitness and Psychological Wellbeing In College Students. Washington D.C.: Health Education.

Berger, B.G. & Owen, D.R. (1983). Mood alteration with swimming — Swimmers rally do "feel better". Psychosomatic Medicine, 45 425-433.

Berger B, & Owen D. (1988). Stress Reduction and Mood Enhancement in Four Exercise Modes: Swimming, Body Conditioning, Hatha Yoga, and Fencing. Brooklyn, NY: Research Quarterly For Exercise and Sport.

Berger, Bonnie G. (1994). Coping With Stress: The Effectiveness of Exercise and Other Techniques. Laramie, WY: Quest.

Blumenthal, J.A., Williams, R.S., William Jr., R.B. and A.G. Wallace. (1980). Effects Of Exercise On the Type A (coronary prone) Behavior Pattern. Psychosmatic Med. 42: 289-296.

Brandon J, Loftin M. (1991). Trait Anxiety, Internal Health Locus of Control, And Self-Control.

Brown, J.D., & Lawton, M. (1986). Stress and well-being in adolescence: The moderating role of physical exercise. Journal of Human Stress, 12, 125-131.

Brown, R.S. (1987). Exercise as an adjunct to the treatment of mental disorders. In W.P. Morgan, & S.E. Goldston (Eds.),Exercise and mental health. Washington, DC: Hemisphere, 131-137.

Bruning, N.S., Frew Dr. (1987). Effects of Exercise, Relaxation, and Management Skills Training On Physiological Stress Indicators: A Field Experiment. J Appl Psychol.

Carey B, Mason M. (1996). Even A Little Fit Helps. Hippocrates.

Carr, D.B., Bullen, B.A., Skrinar, G.S., Arnold, M.A., Rosenblatt, M., Beitins, I.Z.,

Martin, J.B. and J.W. McArthur. (1981). Physical Conditioning Facilitates the Exercise-Induced Secretion of Beta-Endorphin and Beta-Lipotropin In Women. New Eng. J. Med. 305: 560-563.

Curry J, Loftin J.M. (no date). Role Of Fitness In Mediating Stress: A Correlational Exploration of Stress Reactivity. New Mexico State University, University of New Orleans.

Dienstbier, R.A. (1989). Arousal and physiological toughness: Implications for mental and physical health. Psychological Review, 96, 84-100.

DiLorenzo T.M., Bargman E.P., Stucky-Ropp, R., Brassington, G.S., Frensch, P.A., LaFontaine, T. (1999). Long-term Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Psychological Outcomes. University of Missouri-Columbia: Prev Med.

Dishman, Rod K. (1994). Biological Psychology, Exercise, and Stress. Athens Georgia: American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Droste, C., Greenlee, M.W., Schreck, M., Roskamm, H. (1991). Experimental Pain Thresholds and Plasma Beta-Endorphin Levels During Exercise. Bad Krozingen, Germany: Med Sci Sports Exercise.

Duke, M., Johnson, T.C. and S. Nowicki Jr. (1977). Effects of Sport Fitness Camp Experience On Locus Of Control Orientation In Children, Ages 6 to 14. Res. Quart. 280-283.

Dustman, R.E.(1989).Aerobics fitness helps cognitive function in aged. Family Practice News, 17 6.

Flannery Jr., R.B. (1986). Major Life Events and Daily Hassles In Predicting Health Status: Methodological Inquiry. J. Clinical Psych. 42: 485-487.

Folkins, C.H. and W.E. Sime. (1981). Physical Fitness Training and Mental Health. Amer. Psych. 36: 373- 389.

Franks Don B. (1993). What Is Stress?. Washington D.C.: Quest.

Gill, D.L. (1994). A Sport and Exercise Psychology Perspective on Stress. Quest.

Glasser, W.(9176).Positive addiction. New York: Harper.

Glenister, D. (1996). Exercise and Mental Health: A Review. Anglia Polytechnic Universtiy: J R Soc Health.

Goldfarb, A.H., Jamurtas, A.Z. (1997). Beta-Endorphin Response to Exercise. An Update. University of North Carolina-Greensboro: Sports Med.

Goodway, J. (1987). Exercise-The Stressor That Reduces Stress?. Occup Health.

Griest, J.H., Klein, M.H., Eischens, R.R. & Faris, J.T., Gurman, A.S., & Morgan, J.P. (1979).Running as a treatment for depression. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 20, 41-54.

Haight-Graff, Dawn. (no date). Healthy Behaviors As Mediating Factors In Promoting Health During Times of High Stress. Abstract.

Harber, V.J., Sutton, J.R. (1984). Endorphins and Exercise. : Sports Med.

Harte, J.L., Eifert, G.H., Smith, R. (1995). The Effects of Running and Meditation on Beta-Endorphin, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and Cortisol in Plasma, and On Mood. Townsville, Australia: Bio Psychol.

Hatfield, B.D. and D.M. Landers. (1987). Psychophysiology In Exercise and Sports Research: An Overview. Exerc. and Sports Sci. Rev. 15: 351-387.

Hayes, D., & Ross, C.E. (1986). Body and mind: The effect of exercise, overweight, and physical health on psychological well-being. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 27, 387-400.

Helgans, R.M. (1991). The Role of Aerobic Fitness and Social Support In Reactivity to Psychological Stress. University of North Carolina.

Hollander, B.J. and P. Seraganian. (1984). Aerobic Fitness and Psychophysiological Reactivity. Canad. J. Behav. Sci. 16: 257-261.

Holmes, D.S. and D.L. Roth. (1985). Association of Aerobic Fitness With Pulse Rate and Subjective Responses To Psychological Stress. Psychophysiol. 22: 525- 529.

Johnsgard, K.W.(1989).The exercise prescription for depressin and anxiety. New York: Plenum Press.

Kay, Ruth. (1984). Physical Fitness & Mental Health. Rockville, Maryland: National Institute of Mental Health.

La Forge, R. (1997). Mind-Body Fitness: Encouraging Prospects For Primary and Secondary Prevention. San Diego, California: J Cardiovasc Nurs.

LaFontaine, T.P., DiLorenzo, T.M., Frensch, P.A., Stucky-Ropp, R.C., Bargman, E.P., McDonald, D.G. (1992). Aerobic Ecercise and Mood. A Brief Review, 1985-1990. Boone Hospital Center, Columbia: Sports Med.

Landers, Daniel M. (1994). Performance, Stress, and Health: Overall Reaction. Arizona State University: Quest.

Ledwidge, B. (1980). Run For Your Mind: Aerobic Exercise As A Menas of Alleviating Anxiety and Depression. Canad. J. Behav. Sci. 12: 126 - 140.

Lennox, S.S., Bedell, J.R., Stone, A.A. (1990). The Effect of Exercise On Normal Mood. Bronx, NY: J Psychosom.

Long, B.C. (1984). Aerobic Conditioning and Stress Inoculation: A Comparison of Stress Management Interventions. Cogn. Ther and Res. 8: 517 - 541.

Maroulakis E, Zervas Y. (1993). Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Mood of Adult Women. Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Greece: Percept Mot Skills.

McAuley E, Mihalko, S.L., Bane, S.M. (1997). Exercise and Self-Esteem In Middle-Aged Adults: Multidimensional Relationships and Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy Influences. University of Illinois: J Behav Med.

McCann, I.L.,& Holmes, D.S. (1984). The influence of aerobic exercise on depression. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 46, 1142-1147.

McGlynn, G.H., Franklin, B., Lauro, G. and J.K. McGlynn. (1983). The Effect of Aerobic Conditioning and Induced Stress On State-Trait Anxiety, Blood Pressure, and Muscle Tension. J. Sports Med. 23: 341 - 351.

Meier, Klaus V. (1994). Physical Activity and Stress: The Road Not Taken and the Implications for Society. London, Ontario: Quest.

Morgan, W.P. (1985). Affective Beneficence of Virgorous Physical Activity. Med. Sci. SPorts Exer. 17: 94 - 100.

Morgan, W.P., Roberts, J.A., Brand F.R. and A.D. Feinerman. (1970) Psychological Effect of Chronic Physical Activity. Med Sci. Sports Exerc. 2: 213 - 217.

Morse, A., Walker, R., & Monroe, D. (1994). The effect of exercise on a psychological measure of the stress response. Wellness Perspectives, (11)1, 39-46.

Moses, J. (1989). Light exercise may yield more mental benefit. Family Practice News, 19, 51.

No Author. (1987). Battling Stress With Fitness. Psychosomatic Medicine.

No Author. (1988). Self-Esteem. Lancet.

No Author. (1994). Take The Sting Out Of Stress. Physician & Sports Medicine.

Paffenbarger, R.S., Jr., Hyde, R.T., Wing, A.L., & Hsieh, C. (1986). Physical activity, all-cause mortality, and longevity of college alumni. New England Journal of Medicine, 314, 605-613.

Patzer, GL. (1997). Improving Self-Esteem By Improving Physical Attractiveness. California State University: J Esthet Dent.

Paulev, P.E., Thorboll, J.E., Nielsen, U., Kruse, P., Jordal, R., Bach, F.W., Fenger, M., Pokorski, M. (1989). Opioid Involvement In the Percerption of Pain Due to Endurance Exercise In Trained Man. Copenhagen, Denmark: Jpn J Physiol.

Raglin, J., Morgan, W. (1987). Influence of Exercise and Quiet Rest On State Anxiety and Blood Pressure. Madison, WI: Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise.

Raglin, J.S. (1990). Exercise and Mental Health. Beneficial and Detrimental Effects. Bloomington, Indiana: Sports Med.

Ramnarine-Singh, S. (1999). The Surgical Significance of Therapeutic Touch. Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu: AORN J.

Ransford, C.P. (1982). A Role For Amines In The Anti-Depressant Effect of Exercise. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 14: 1-10.

Rogers, M.P., Dubey, D. and P. Reich. (1979). The Influence of the Psyche and the Brain On Immunity and Disease Suspectibility: A Critcal Review. Psychosom. Med. 41: 147 - 164.

Roth, D.L., & Holmes, D.S. (1987). Influence of aerobic exercise training and relaxation on physical and psychological health following stressful life events. Psychosomatic Medicine, 49, 355-365.

Roth, D.L. and D.S. Holmes. (1985). Influence of Physical Fitness In Determining the Impact of Stressful Life Events On Physical and Psychologic Health. Psychosomatic Med. 47: 164 - 173.

Runner’s World (1989). Up with people, May, 49.

Schwarz, L, Kinderman W. (1992). Changes In Beta-endorphin Levels In Response to Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise. Federal Republic of Germany: Sports Med.

Scully, D, Kremer J, Meade MM, Graham R, Dudgeon K. (1998). Physical Exercise and Psychological Well Being : A Critical Review. Antrim, Northern Ireland: Br J Sports Med.

Scully, D, Kremer J, Meade MM, Graham R, Dudgeon K. (1998). Physical Exercise and Psychological Well Being: A Critical Review. Antrim, Northern Ireland: Br J Sports Med.

Seals, D.R, Hagberg, J. The Effect of Exercise Training On Human Hypertension. St. Louis, Missouri: Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise.

Sergent, Evelyn. (1995). The Effects of Exercise On Stress and Functional Abilities In Community Dwelling Elderly. University of Oregon.

Sharp, M.W. and R.A. Reilly. (1975). The Relationship of Aerobic Physical Fitness to Selected Personality Traits. J. Clin. Psych. 3: 428 - 430.

Sherman, Carl. (1994). Stress: How To Help Patients Cope. Physician & Sportsmedicine.

Sime, W.E. (1987). Exercise in the prevention and treatment of depression. In W.P. Morgan & S.E. Goldston (Eds.), Exercise and mental health. Washington, DC: Hemisphere, 135-152.

Sinyor, D., Golden, M., Steinert, Y. and Seraganian. (1986). Experimental Manipulation of Aerobic Fitness and the Response To Psychosocial Stress: Heart Rate and Self - Report Measures. Psychosomatic Med. 48: 324 - 337.

Sinyor, D., Schwartz, S.G., Peronnet, F., Brisson, G. and P. Seraganian. (1983). Aerbic Fitness Level and Reactivity To Psychosocial Stress: Physiological, Biochemical and Subjective Measures. Psychosomatic Med. 45: 205- 217.

Sobel, D., & Ornstein, R. (1997). Exercise improves sleep. Mind/Body Health Newsletter, VI, 1-2.

Sonstroem, R.J., Morgan WP. (1988). Exercise and Self-Esteem: Rational and Model. University of Rhode Island: Sport Psychology Laboratory.

Sonstroem, R.J., Morgan WP. (1989). Exercise and Self-Esteem: Rational and Model. University of Rhode Island: Med Sci Sports Exerc.

Sothmann, M.S., Buckworth J, Claytor RP, Cox RH, White-Welkley JE, Dishman RK. (1996). Exercise Training and the Cross-Stressor Adaptation Hypothesis. Indianapolis, Indiana: Exer Sport Sci Rev.

Subhan, S., White, J.A. and J. Kane. (1987). The Influence of Exercise on Stress States Using Psychophysiological Indices. J. Sports Med. 27: 223 - 229.

Taylor, C., Sallis J., Needle, R. (1985). The Relaxation of Physical Activity and Exercise to Mental Health. Stanford, California.

Ungerleider, S., Porter, K., Golding, J., & Foster, J. (1989). Mental advantages for masters. Running Times, 156, 18-20.

Wildmann, J., Kruger, A., Schmole, M., Niemann, J., Mattaei, H. (1986). Increase Of Circulating Beta-Endorphin-Like Immunoreactivity Correlates With The Change In Feeling of Pleasantness After Running. Life Sci.

Yeung, RR. (1996). The Acute Effects of Exercise on Mood State. University of London, England: J Psychosom.


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