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Neuroticism Predicts Pain Catastrophizing in Professional Ballet Dancers: A Gender-Based Study
Estter C S Rosa1, Cassio M Meira1
1School of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Summary
Neuroticism significantly predicts pain catastrophizing in professional ballet dancers, especially males. This highlights the need for gender-sensitive interventions to manage pain perception in dancers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sports Science
- Pain Research
Background:
- Pain perception is influenced by individual factors like personality and gender.
- Professional ballet dancers face unique physical demands and potential for pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between pain catastrophizing and personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, psychoticism) in professional ballet dancers.
- To explore gender differences in these associations.
Main Methods:
- Eighty-two professional Brazilian ballet dancers completed the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale.
- Correlational analyses and a linear regression model were used to assess relationships.
- Analyses were stratified by gender.
Main Results:
- Neuroticism showed a significant positive correlation with pain catastrophizing in the total sample.
- Among male dancers, neuroticism was moderately correlated with pain catastrophizing, unlike in females.
- Neuroticism was the sole significant predictor of pain catastrophizing in the regression model.
Conclusions:
- Neuroticism is a key psychological factor linked to pain catastrophizing in ballet dancers, particularly males.
- Male dancers reported higher pain catastrophizing scores and stronger neuroticism-predictor relationships than females.
- Findings suggest implementing routine assessments and gender-sensitive interventions for pain management in dancers.
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