Audioanalgesia in the control of experimental pain

Author(s): Viita, K. A.

Journal/Book: Can J Behav Sci. 1996; 28: Rue Vincent Rd, Old Chelsea, Quebec City J0X 2N0, Canada. Canadian Psychol Assoc. 292-301.

Abstract: In the present study we investigated the moderating effects of choice and preference of music on pain perception. Participants initially rated and ranked six musical selections, from most-to-least preferred in a context unrelated to pain testing. In the experiment proper, subjects received three trials of finger-pressure pain of which the first and third trial involved no-treatment. Following baseline, half of the subjects (Choice condition) were asked to rate and rank the previous six musical selections and the remaining subjects were not required to do so (No-Choice). One-third of subjects in each of these groups were assigned either their most-preferred, least-preferred or no music during trial 2. The results indicated that subjects receiving their preferred music reported greater control, expected pain reductions and actual pain reductions compared to groups receiving their least-preferred music or no music. While choice failed to interact with preference, expectancies, coping cognitions and the annoying and relaxing qualities of the music were moderate predictors of reported pain change.

Note: Article Perlini AH, Laurentian Univ, Algoma Univ Coll, Dept Psychol, 1520 Queen St E, Sault St Marie, ON P6A 2G4, CANADA

Keyword(s): COGNITIVE MEDIATORS; SELF-EFFICACY; REPORTED PAIN; EXPECTANCY; STIMULATION; REDUCTION; ANALGESIA; BEHAVIOR; STRESS

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