APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Childhood Maltreatment Predicts Difficulty Coping with Chronic Pain during Adulthood

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Clinical Science

  • 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

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