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Elvan Kut1, Nils Schaffner, Amrei Wittwer

  • 1Collegium Helveticum, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, Schmelzbergstrasse 25, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland.

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|May 25, 2007
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Adopting a heroic role identity increased pain tolerance, while a "faint-heart" role decreased it. Self-perception significantly influences how individuals experience and manage pain, suggesting novel pain management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Pain perception involves complex physiological and psychological interactions.
  • Self-perceived role identity may influence emotional responses and pain modulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if adopting specific role identities can alter pain perception and tolerance.
  • To explore the potential of role-play strategies in pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-one actors participated in role-play scenarios, adopting contrasting identities (heroes/heroines vs. faint-hearts).
  • Heat stimuli were applied to participants' arms before and after role-play.
  • Measurements included pain tolerance thresholds, skin conductance, and voice analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Pain tolerance increased in the hero/heroine role and decreased in the faint-heart role.
  • Men exhibited higher pain tolerance than women.
  • Hero/heroine roles perceived heat stimuli as more intense, while faint-hearts rated pain as more affectively loaded at lower temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Self-perception and role identity significantly impact pain perception and tolerance.
  • Role-play strategies show promise as a novel approach for pain management interventions.