Associations of locus of control beliefs with pain coping strategies and other pain-related cognitions in back pain patients

Author(s): Jarvikoski, A., Vakkari, T.

Journal/Book: Br J Health Psychol. 1996; 1: St Andrews House, 48 Princess Rd East, Leicester, Leics, England LE1 7DR. British Psychological Soc. 51-63.

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate back pain patients' (N=76) locus of control beliefs (LOG), especially associations of general LOG, health LOC and back pain LOC with cognitive and behavioural coping strategies, and other pain-related cognitions. Coping self-statements were significantly associated with more internal general and health-related beliefs. Respectively, catastrophizing was significantly associated with weaker belief in personal control over health and back pain, and overall stronger belief in external control. Behavioural coping was significantly associated with stronger belief in control by others over back pain. Of other pain-related cognitions, resourcefulness was associated with stronger belief in health-related personal control, and feelings of helplessness with psychological distress and overall stronger belief in external control.

Note: Article Harkapaa K, Rehabil Fdn, Pakarituvantie 4, SF-00410 Helsinki, FINLAND

Keyword(s): GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; RHEUMATOID-ARTHRITIS; BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT; PERCEIVED CONTROL; CONTROL SCALE; DISABILITY; EXPECTANCIES; DISTURBANCE; PREDICTORS

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