Abstract
This study investigated the relationships between stress responses and hardiness which consists of positive thinking and sense of control. Results revealed significant correlations between positive thinking and stress responses I the high positive thinking led to show lower stress responses. Sense of control was related to four of stress responses, such as depression, anger, emotional confusion and withdrawal. Those of high sense of control were less likely to show these stress responses than those of low sense of control. These results suggest that both high positive thinking and sense of control reduce stress responses. Thus increasing hardiness by cognitive techniques might be efficacious against stress responses.
