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Predictors of alcohol use among people experiencing chronic pain

Lawton, Jane, Simpson, Jane·2009·Psychology, Health & Medicine

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between demographic, mood, physical and coping factors, and alcohol use in people experiencing chronic pain. It was hypothesised that a combined model would be more effective in explaining the variance in alcohol use than any single block of predictors individually. The study was cross-sectional in nature. Self-report measures of demographic factors, aspects of pain and physical functioning, mood, coping strategies, alcohol use and reasons for drinking were collected from 73 participants with chronic pain. Being male, a greater affective pain experience and not using relaxation predicted alcohol use and alcohol problems. Only the level of affective pain experience predicted reasons for drinking. The results partially supported the hypothesis that a combination of demographic, pain and coping variables could best account for the variance in alcohol use in chronic pain patients. However, mood factors did not predict alcohol use. The implications of these findings are discussed.

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Authors
Lawton, J., & Simpson, J.
Affiliations
Lancaster University (GB)
Corresponding author
Lawton, Jane
Venue
Psychology, Health & Medicine
Published
2009-08
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
487-501
ISSN
  • 1354-8506 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-3966
OpenAlex
W2082782875
Cited by
66
References
51
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychology Health & Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Keywords
alcohol consumption, chronic pain, coping strategies, relaxation, drinking motives, alcohol problems, mood, demographic factors, physical function
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Alcohol Drinking, Chronic Disease, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Forecasting, United Kingdom, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pain, Surveys and Questionnaires

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