Attachment patterns, self-compassion, and coping strategies in patients with chronic pain

Author:

Nasika Iliana-Nefeli1ORCID,Wiart Catherine1,Bonvarlet Anne-Sophie1,Guillaume Jessica2,Yavchitz Amélie2,Tereno Susana3

Affiliation:

1. Hospital Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France

2. Clinical Research Department, Hospital Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France

3. Department of Psychology, Research Centre on Psychological Functioning and Dysfunctioning (CRFDP, EA 7475), University of Rouen, Rouen, Normandy, France

Abstract

AbstractIntroduction:In the recent year's literature, attachment insecurity is described as a vulnerability factor among patients with chronic pain, associated with poor pain coping, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, greater pain intensity, and disability. Self-compassion, on the other hand, is described as a protective factor, associated with lower levels of negative affect, catastrophizing, depression, and anxiety in patients with chronic pain.Methods:In this study, we aim to explore the association between attachment, self-compassion quality, and coping strategies, in patients with chronic pain. Thus, 134 eligible patients with chronic pain were recruited at the certifiedEvaluation and Treatment Pain Center of the A. de Rothschild Foundationin Paris. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Relationship Scale Questionnaire (RSQ-RC), the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Brief COPE.Results:Results supported our principal hypothesis; securely attached participants reported a significantly higher global self-compassion score compared with insecurely attached ones. Secure attachment and higher self-compassion levels were positively correlated with functional coping strategies and negatively correlated with dysfunctional ones.Discussion:Attachment patterns may be the basis of someone's ability to be compassionate to himself and to cope adequately with a difficult situation, such as a chronic pain condition. An attachment-informed approach to pain management could offer a better understanding of the complexity of this clinical condition and potentially provide appropriate support for both patients and health professionals, aiming to improve the effectiveness of interventions.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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