| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 921794 | Biological Psychology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Little is known regarding the relationship between how mood is experienced and biochemical factors. This research has explored potential relationships between whole-blood serotonin (5-HT) and subjective mood, measured using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), in healthy males (n = 23). Univariate linear regression analysis indicated that 5-HT levels were positively related to positive affect (P = 0.002) but not negative affect. Whole-blood 5-HT concentrations therefore appear to predict mood in healthy males. More research using larger samples and including females is needed to explore further associations between biomarkers and subjective measures of mood.
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Authors
Emma Williams, Barbara Stewart-Knox, Anders Helander, Christopher McConville, Ian Bradbury, Ian Rowland,