Pain catastrophizing, pain sensitivity and fear of pain are associated with early life environmental unpredictability: a path model approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socioeconomic disadvantages in the childhood environment might strongly influence beliefs and behavior characterizing the adult years. When children experience unpredictable and adverse situations, they develop an unpredictability schema with the core belief that situations are unpredictable.

Methods

In two studies, we examined the association of childhood socioeconomic disadvantages with self-reported pain sensitivity, pain catastrophizing, and pain-related fear. Multidimensional survey measures were used to assess environmental conditions experienced in childhood. In addition, participants completed the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire, Body Awareness Questionnaire, Unpredictability Schema Questionnaire, and Fear of Pain Questionnaire.

SUBMITTER: Simon E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8996610 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature