2003 Volume 26 Issue 5 Pages 5_123-5_132
In this study, physiological reactions, physical and mental distresses, and other factors were examined in those who were forced to retain a fixed posture in order to clarify correlations among the examined items.
Thirteen healthy females were recruited as participants, and time-lapse changes in physiological reactions and distresses were observed while they were forced to keep the dorsal position for 120 minutes. The results were discussed in terms of correlation among their physical states, mood states, and personalities. Consequently, significant changes were recognized in the temperature and the blood flow on the surface of the back, and in the degree of strain of the autonomic nerve. Additionally, strong distresses and deterioration of the mood state appeared in most of them within the experiment period. Furthermore, extroverted participants experienced stronger nervous tension, anxiety, tiredness, and depression of activities. But there were no correlation between change pattern of strain of the autonomic nerve and that of distresses.
