Catastrophizers with Chronic Pain Display more Pain Behaviour when in a Relationship with a Low Catastrophizing Spouse

The present study examined the relationship between couple concordance of catastrophizing and adverse pain outcomes. Possible mechanisms underlying the relationship between couple concordance of catastrophizing and pain outcomes were also explored. Fifty-eight couples were recruited for the study. T...

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Main Authors: Nathalie Gauthier, Pascal Thibault, Michael JL Sullivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/247940