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Control, culture and chronic pain

M S Bates1, L Rankin-Hill

  • 1Division of Human Development, School of Education & Human Development, State University of New York at Binghamton 13902-6000.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Chronic pain patients

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Growing interest in locus of control (LOC) beliefs and chronic pain responses.
  • Limited research on the impact of ethnic/cultural background on LOC in chronic pain.

Observation:

  • Two studies (quantitative and qualitative) conducted in New England and Puerto Rico.
  • Examined chronic pain sufferers' locus of control (LOC) style, ethnic/cultural background, and pain experience.

Findings:

  • Significant relationships found between LOC style and chronic pain intensity/responses.
  • Demonstrated a link between LOC style, ethnic/cultural background, and pain intensity.
  • Qualitative data suggests LOC style can change with the chronic pain experience.

Implications:

  • Culturally appropriate interventions may enhance patients' sense of control.
  • Increased sense of control can improve coping mechanisms for chronic pain.
  • Personalized programs can help patients manage pain and regain control.

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