APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Childhood Maltreatment Predicts Difficulty Coping with Chronic Pain during Adulthood
- Sydney Mitchell
Fielding Graduate University - Ashley Dorsey
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if childhood maltreatment predicts challenges in coping with chronic pain during adulthood. Four hundred twenty-five adults participated in this anonymous online study. The best predictors of difficulties coping with chronic pain in adulthood were childhood emotional abuse and physical neglect.
Childhood Adversity