Journal article
Adult attachment variables predict depression before and after treatment for chronic pain
European Journal of Pain, Vol.11(2), pp.164-170
2007
PMID: 16517191
Abstract
The complex relationship between chronic pain and depression has long been of clinical and empirical interest. Although attachment theory has been described as a “theory of affect regulation”, and has been lauded as a developmental framework for chronic pain, surprisingly little research specifically considers the links between adult attachment variables and pain-related depression. A sample of 99 participants with chronic pain of non-cancer origin was evaluated before and after pain rehabilitation. Results demonstrated that two attachment dimensions (comfort with closeness and relationship anxiety) were related to pre- and post-treatment depression. Of particular interest was the finding that comfort with closeness was the unique predictor of lower levels of post-treatment depression, usurping pain intensity and pre-treatment depression. These results are discussed in terms of clinical implications, and suggest that adult attachment theory may prove a valuable perspective in pain treatment programs.
Details
- Title
- Adult attachment variables predict depression before and after treatment for chronic pain
- Authors
- Pamela J Meredith (Author) - University of QueenslandJenny Strong (Author) - University of QueenslandJudith A Feeney (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- European Journal of Pain, Vol.11(2), pp.164-170
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ejpain.2006.01.004
- ISSN
- 1532-2149
- PMID
- 16517191
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99568004602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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