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15/04/2014
The research, carried out by Ohio State University, revealed that those who are hungry and more likely to lose their temper with their other half.
It is thought that, when hungry, the human brain lacks the energy required to exercise self-control, therefore making a person more likely to hit out.
The study looked at how blood sugar levels can affect aggression in married couples. More than 100 couples were asked to fill out questionnaires about their relationship. Their blood sugar level was then measured each morning and evening, while anger was also measured at night. Anger was measured by asking participants to stab voodoo dolls with up to 51 pins depending on how upset or frustrated they were with their partner.
When a volunteer had a low blood sugar level, the more they took out their frustration on the dolls.
At the end of the three-week study, a second experiment was carried out to test aggression. Both the men and women were asked to play a computer game, and were told they were playing against their partner – in actuality, they weren't. They were then told that each time they won the game, they could annoy their spouse with irritating noises, such as the sound of fingernails on a blackboard, or an ambulance siren. They could also choose how loud the music should be and how long to play it for. The results showed that, once again, those with low blood sugar went to the limit.
The findings have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, and Professor Brad Bushman, a researcher from Ohio State University, said: "When they had lower blood glucose, they felt angrier and took it out on the dolls representing their spouse.
"Even those who reported they had good relationships with their spouses were more likely to express anger if their blood glucose levels were lower."
He added: "People can relate to this idea that when they get hungry, they get cranky. In intimate relationships, it is especially important to keep angry feelings in check.
"Unfortunately, people have fewer and less effective techniques for controlling anger than for controlling any other emotion."
(JP)
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Couples More Likely To Argue When Hungry
Couples are more likely to argue when they are hungry, according to a new study.The research, carried out by Ohio State University, revealed that those who are hungry and more likely to lose their temper with their other half.
It is thought that, when hungry, the human brain lacks the energy required to exercise self-control, therefore making a person more likely to hit out.
The study looked at how blood sugar levels can affect aggression in married couples. More than 100 couples were asked to fill out questionnaires about their relationship. Their blood sugar level was then measured each morning and evening, while anger was also measured at night. Anger was measured by asking participants to stab voodoo dolls with up to 51 pins depending on how upset or frustrated they were with their partner.
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When a volunteer had a low blood sugar level, the more they took out their frustration on the dolls.
At the end of the three-week study, a second experiment was carried out to test aggression. Both the men and women were asked to play a computer game, and were told they were playing against their partner – in actuality, they weren't. They were then told that each time they won the game, they could annoy their spouse with irritating noises, such as the sound of fingernails on a blackboard, or an ambulance siren. They could also choose how loud the music should be and how long to play it for. The results showed that, once again, those with low blood sugar went to the limit.
The findings have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, and Professor Brad Bushman, a researcher from Ohio State University, said: "When they had lower blood glucose, they felt angrier and took it out on the dolls representing their spouse.
"Even those who reported they had good relationships with their spouses were more likely to express anger if their blood glucose levels were lower."
He added: "People can relate to this idea that when they get hungry, they get cranky. In intimate relationships, it is especially important to keep angry feelings in check.
"Unfortunately, people have fewer and less effective techniques for controlling anger than for controlling any other emotion."
(JP)
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