To examine the impact of parental upheaval during childhood on pain-related thoughts and experiences in individuals with chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) in an exploratory context.
Key Findings:
Participants in the upheaval group showed a more interconnected pattern of pain-related cognitions, anxiety, and somatic arousal.
In the non-upheaval group, pain catastrophizing was the main factor influencing pain interference.
Pain catastrophizing was the most significant variable related to CPSP development across the sample.
Age and perceived trauma intensity from parental upheaval were positively correlated, suggesting a potential cumulative effect.
Interpretation:
Parental upheaval may indirectly influence pain experiences by increasing vulnerability to maladaptive pain-related cognitions, while pain catastrophizing remains a critical factor in CPSP development.
Limitations:
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Self-reported data may introduce bias or inaccuracies in trauma history.
The small sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Conclusion:
The findings underscore the importance of considering adverse childhood experiences, particularly parental upheaval, in understanding chronic pain outcomes and highlight the need for further biopsychosocial research in this area.
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