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Control beliefs, coping efforts, and adjustment to chronic pain

Jensen, Mark P., Karoly, Paul·1991·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Abstract

This study examined factors hypothesized to influence adaptation to chronic pain in 118 patients who were interviewed to gauge adjustment (psychological functioning, medical services utilization, and activity level) and several widely discussed predictors of adjustment. Control appraisals and the practice of ignoring pain, using coping self-statements, and increasing activities were positively related to psychological functioning. Control appraisals and the practice of diverting attention, ignoring pain, and using coping self-statements also yielded a positive relation to activity level, but only for those patients reporting relatively low levels of pain severity. None of the predictors were related to medical services utilization. Future research is needed to replicate these findings and help clarify when appraisals and coping strategies are most productive among patients with chronic pain.

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Authors
Jensen, M. P., & Karoly, P.
Affiliations
Arizona State University (US)
Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Published
1991-06
Volume
59
Issue
3
Pages
431-438
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
OpenAlex
W2033619884
Cited by
312
References
28
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
Keywords
chronic pain, control beliefs, coping strategies, psychological functioning, health care utilization, activity level, pain intensity, self-statements
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Chronic Disease, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Male, Middle Aged, Pain, Pain Measurement, Sick Role

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