Table 4.
Simultaneous linear regression testing mediation of the relationship between childhood trauma exposure and cognitive functioning by cortisol slope (n=56).
| Predictors of Cognition | Association (r) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma | −0.210 | 0.17 |
| Cortisol Slope (LogT1–T3) | 0.352 | 0.02 |
| Trauma × Slope (LogT1–T3) | −0.079 | 0.61 |
Abbreviations: T1= waking cortisol before getting out of bed, T3= cortisol collected at 9pm.