Publications by authors named "Nicole Engelmann"

Background: Chronic transportation noise is an environmental stressor affecting a substantial portion of the population. The World Health Organization (WHO) and various studies have established associations between transportation noise and cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, and arrhythmia. The WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines and recent reviews confirm a heightened risk of cardiovascular incidents with increasing transportation noise levels.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Epidemiological studies have found that transportation noise increases the risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with solid evidence for ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. According to the World Health Organization, at least 1.6 million healthy life years are lost annually from traffic-related noise in Western Europe.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • - Burnout is increasingly common in social professions, and certain personality traits, like Need for Cognition (NFC), may help protect against it.
  • - This study aimed to replicate previous findings regarding NFC and personal efficacy in teachers, examine the impact of perceived demands and resources on NFC and burnout, and develop a model for future research.
  • - Results showed that for teachers, the link between NFC and reduced personal efficacy was influenced by self-control, leading to lower burnout when teachers felt their resources matched their demands.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF