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A Multivariate Validity Analysis of the Pain-related Cognitive Processes Questionnaire.
Melissa A Day1, L Charles Ward1, Mark P Jensen2
1School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
The Clinical Journal of Pain
|January 4, 2018
Summary
This study validates the Pain-related Cognitive Processes Questionnaire (PCPQ) scales for pain diversion, distancing, and focus. Construct validity for the Pain Openness scale requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Pain Research
Background:
- The Pain-related Cognitive Processes Questionnaire (PCPQ) assesses diverse pain-related attentional processing styles.
- Understanding these cognitive processes is crucial for effective pain management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the construct validity of the four composite scales within the PCPQ.
- To determine if the PCPQ accurately measures different cognitive styles of pain attention.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) was employed with data from two college student samples (N=544).
- PCPQ scales were regressed on eight orthogonal reference-variable factors derived from 17 pain-related measures.
Main Results:
- PCPQ Pain Diversion scale validity supported by factors including distraction, pain control beliefs, and catastrophizing.
- PCPQ Pain Distancing scale associated with pain control beliefs, distraction, thought suppression, and pain disability.
- PCPQ Pain Focus scale validity supported by pain catastrophizing and emotional distress.
Conclusions:
- The study supports the construct validity of the PCPQ Pain Diversion, Pain Distancing, and Pain Focus scales.
- Further research is needed to establish the construct validity of the PCPQ Pain Openness scale due to limited associations with assessed criteria.
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