The aim of this research was to examine the role of body self-esteem, Body Mass Index (BMI), and the tendency toward social desirability as predictors of anti-fat stereotypes and prejudices, and gender, 'fat' status, and social status as moderators of this relationship, as well as eye movements of subjects when observing 'fat' individuals. Three studies examined the research aims. In the first study (N = 311; 60.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe main aim of this research was to examine the role of optimism-pessimism, general trust and belief in conspiracy theories, in COVID-19 related fears, preventive and hoarding behaviors. We also examined the role of different sources of information in these relations. The convenience sample was used ( = 412) and it consisted of individuals from Serbia ( = 292) and Latin-America ( = 120).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cardiovascular autonomic modulation is altered in patients with essential hypertension.
Objective: To evaluate acute and long-term effects of amlodipine on cardiovascular autonomic function and haemodynamic status in patients with mild essential hypertension.
Methods: Ninety patients (43 male, mean age 52.