| Sham | Cathodal | Anodal |
---|---|---|---|
N | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Age | 21.94 (3.85) | 21.64 (3.45) | 22.53 (4.55) |
Gender (females) | 10 | 8 | 8 |
BMI | 22.39 (2.42) | 22.56 (1.87) | 21.72 (2.59) |
Time of testing | 2:22 pm (1:01) | 2:47 pm (0:59) | 2:10 pm (0:58) |
Hormonal contraception (females) | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Menstrual cycle (follicular: luteal) | 4: 6 | 5: 2a | 5: 2a |
TMD baseline (POMS) | 19.37 (23.22) | 18.71 (28.43) | 16.87 (13.71) |
Stressed – Strained baseline (VAS rank)b | 19.19 | 26.21 | 24.07 |
Calm – Peaceful baseline (VAS rank) | 20.91 | 22.00 | 26.17 |
Tense – Pressured baseline (VAS rank) | 22.31 | 27.29 | 19.73 |
Satisfied – Content baseline (VAS rank) | 25.25 | 18.54 | 24.77 |
Threatened – Vulnerable baseline (VAS rank) | 21.84 | 25.46 | 21.93 |
Nervous – Anxious baseline (VAS rank) | 20.53 | 26.18 | 22.67 |
Baseline cortisolc | 0.33 (0.24) | 0.50 (0.23) | 0.43 (0.29) |
Extraversion (BFI - 44) | 27.94 (6.47) | 25.64 (6.58) | 28.67 (6.85) |
Agreeableness (BFI - 44) | 37.00 (5.45) | 33.50 (6.85) | 32.20 (6.29) |
Conscientiousness (BFI - 44) | 34.25 (6.31) | 31.86 (5.17) | 31.00 (7.43) |
Neuroticism (BFI - 44) | 20.62 (6.52) | 24.14 (6.04) | 21.07 (5.93) |
Openness (BFI - 44)* | 34.25 (7.58) | 40.28 (5.62) | 34.47 (5.18) |
Self-esteem (Rosenberg) | 21.87 (5.00) | 20.57 (4.52) | 19.80 (4.39) |
Optimism (SSREIS) | 44.50 (3.88) | 43.86 (4.75) | 41.27 (4.65) |
Appraisal of emotions (SSREIS)* | 25.12 (1.96) | 23.21 (3.31) | 21.67 (3.70) |
Utilisation of emotions (SSREIS) | 15.06 (1.91) | 15.21 (2.52) | 15.00 (1.89) |
Social skills (SSREIS)* | 20.37 (2.42) | 19.00 (2.96) | 17.73 (3.24) |
Maternal care (PBI) | 30.31 (6.21) | 27.07 (7.61) | 27.27 (6.98) |
Maternal overprotection (PBI) | 11.19 (5.78) | 14.86 (8.22) | 13.67 (6.53) |