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Guidry, Jeanine P. D.; Benotsch, Eric G. – Health Education & Behavior, 2019
Chronic pain is an increasing public health concern, with an associated poor quality of life. Social media platforms play an increasing role in health communication issues, but visual platforms such as Pinterest are understudied. This study analyzed 502 Pinterest posts for chronic pain--related variables, including health belief model constructs,…
Descriptors: Coping, Pain, Chronic Illness, Quality of Life
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Jensen, Mark P.; Karoly, Paul – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1991
Examined adaptation to chronic pain in 118 patients. Control appraisals, ignoring pain, using coping self-statements, and increasing activities were positively related to psychological functioning. Control appraisals, diverting attention, ignoring pain, and using coping self-statements were positively related to activity level for patients…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Beliefs, Chronic Illness