Coping with chronic pain, changes of affects, self-perception, and behavior: Multivariate analysis

Objective.To develop and evaluate process indicators relevant to biopsychosocial history taking in patients with chronic back and neck pain.Methods.The SCEBS method, covering the Somatic, Psychological (Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior), and Social dimensions of chronic pain, was used to evaluate biopsychosocial history taking by manual physical therapists (MPTs). In Phase I, process indicators were developed while in Phase II indicators were tested in practice.Results.Literature-based recommendations were transformed into 51 process indicators. Twenty MTPs contributed 108 patient audio recordings. History taking was excellent (98.3%) for the Somatic dimension, very inadequate for Cognition (43.1%) and Behavior (38.3%), weak (27.8%) for Emotion, and low (18.2%) for the Social dimension. MTPs estimated their coverage of the Somatic dimension as excellent (100%), as adequate for Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior (60.1%), and as very inadequate for the Social dimension (39.8%).Conclusion.MTPs perform screening for musculoskeletal pain mainly through the use of somatic dimension of (chronic) pain. Psychological and social dimensions of chronic pain were inadequately covered by MPTs. Furthermore, a substantial discrepancy between actual and self-estimated use of biopsychosocial history taking was noted. We strongly recommend full implementation of the SCEBS method in educational programs in manual physical therapy.

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How sex puts you in gendered shoes: Sexuality-priming leads to gender-based self-perception and behavior.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology ◽

10.1037/a0028121 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 103 (1) ◽

pp. 176-193 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Tanja Hundhammer ◽

Thomas Mussweiler

Keyword(s):

Self Perception ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Behavior

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Perception of Aging Among Older Adults

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine ◽

10.1177/2333721421999320 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 233372142199932

Author(s):

Alexander Seifert

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Data Collection ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Living Alone ◽

Self Perception ◽

Before And After ◽

Subjective Views ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a pattern of physical distancing worldwide, particularly for adults aged 65+. Such distancing can evoke subjective feelings of negative self-perception of aging (SPA) among older adults, but how this pandemic has influenced such SPA is not yet known. This study, therefore, explored SPA at different time phases of the COVID-19 pandemic to explain the pandemic’s impact on SPA among older adults. The analysis employed a sample of 1,990 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 to 95 (mean age = 72.74 years; 43% female) in Switzerland. Data collection from different older adults within one study occurred both before and after Switzerland’s first confirmed COVID-19 case. The descriptive analysis revealed that negative SPA increased, and positive SPA decreased, after the Swiss government recommended physical distancing. After the Federal Council decided to ease these measures, negative SPA slightly decreased and positive SPA increased. According to the multivariate analysis, individuals interviewed after the lockdown were more likely to report greater levels of negative SPA and lower levels of positive SPA. Age, income, and living alone also correlated with SPA. The results suggest that the pandemic has affected older adults’ subjective views of their own aging, and these findings help illustrate the pandemic’s outcomes.

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Prevalence and intensity of chronic pain and self-perceived health among elderly people: a population-based study

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-1169.3591.2465 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 662-669 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Lilian Varanda Pereira ◽

Patrícia Pereira de Vasconcelos ◽

Layz Alves Ferreira Souza ◽

Gilberto de Araújo Pereira ◽

Adélia Yaeko Kyosen Nakatani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Elderly People ◽

Perceived Health ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Self ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Joint Disease ◽

Lumbar Region ◽

Self Perception ◽

Perception Of Health

OBJECTIVE: to identify the prevalence and intensity of chronic pain among elderly people of the community and to analyze associations with the self-perceived health status.METHOD: cross-sectional study with a populational sample (n=934), conducted through household interviews in the city of Goiânia, Brazil. The intensity of chronic pain (existing for 6 months or more) was measured using a numerical scale (0-10) and the self-perceived health through a verbal scale (very good, good, fair, poor, very poor). For the statistical analysis, the absolute frequency and percentage, CI (95%), Chi-square test, Odds ratio, and regression analysis were used. Significance of 5%.RESULTS: The prevalence of chronic pain was 52.8% [CI (95%):49.4-56.1]; most frequently located in the lower limbs (34.5%) and lumbar region (29.5%); with high or the worst possible intensity for 54.6% of the elderly people. The occurrence of chronic pain was associated with (p<0.0001) a worse self-perception of health (OR=4.2:2.5-7.0), a greater number of chronic diseases (OR=1.8:1.2-2.7), joint disease (OR=3.5:2.4-5.1) and the female gender (OR=2.3:1.7-3.0). A lower intensity of chronic pain was associated with a better self-perception of health (p<0.0001).CONCLUSION: the majority of the elderly people of the community reported chronic pain, of a severe intensity, and located in areas related to movement activities, thus influencing the morbidity and mortality of this population.

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How Advertising Beauty Influences Children’s Self-Perception and Behavior

Dynamics of Competitive Advantage and Consumer Perception in Social Marketing ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-4430-4.ch014 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 327-347

Author(s):

Iris Vermeir ◽

Dieneke Van de Sompel

Keyword(s):

Experimental Research ◽

Physical Attractiveness ◽

Physical Appearance ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Self Perception ◽

Self Worth ◽

And Behavior ◽

Advertising Model

The authors investigate (1) whether the physical attractiveness stereotype applies to children, (2) whether children’s self-perception is influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, (3) whether children’s buying intentions are influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, and (4) whether age, gender, and materialism affect (1), (2), and (3). Results of an experimental research (N=185) confirm the presence of the “what is beautiful is good” stereotype in children. Attractive (versus less attractive) models were also perceived to be less likely to follow the rules. Contrary to expectations from research in adult samples, the presence of an attractive (versus less attractive) model has a positive influence on perceived physical appearance for both boys and girls and also a positive influence on general self-worth for girls. The authors also found that attractive (versus less attractive) models increase attitudes and buying intentions for boys, but not for girls. No effects of age and materialism were found.

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How Advertising Beauty Influences Children's Self-Perception and Behavior

Advertising and Branding ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-1793-1.ch069 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1495-1511

Author(s):

Iris Vermeir ◽

Dieneke Van de Sompel

Keyword(s):

Experimental Research ◽

Physical Attractiveness ◽

Physical Appearance ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Self Perception ◽

Self Worth ◽

And Behavior ◽

Advertising Model

The authors investigate (1) whether the physical attractiveness stereotype applies to children, (2) whether children's self-perception is influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, (3) whether children's buying intentions are influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, and (4) whether age, gender, and materialism affect (1), (2), and (3). Results of an experimental research (N=185) confirm the presence of the “what is beautiful is good” stereotype in children. Attractive (versus less attractive) models were also perceived to be less likely to follow the rules. Contrary to expectations from research in adult samples, the presence of an attractive (versus less attractive) model has a positive influence on perceived physical appearance for both boys and girls and also a positive influence on general self-worth for girls. The authors also found that attractive (versus less attractive) models increase attitudes and buying intentions for boys, but not for girls. No effects of age and materialism were found.

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