Is Level of Pain Acceptance Differentially Related to Social Cognitions and Behavior? The Case of Active Women with Arthritis

Abstract

Pain from arthritis is a barrier to physical activity (PA), yet some people still manage to be active. This study examined whether women with greater or weaker arthritis pain acceptance were distinguished by social cognitions (self-regulatory efficacy to overcome barriers; outcome expectations of PA) and whether PA differences existed. Women with arthritis (N = 118) completed two surveys. After controlling for pain, a hierarchical discriminant function analysis discriminated pain acceptance groups in terms of the social cognitions. Greater pain acceptance participants were also significantly more active. Findings contribute new insight on the combination of a disease-related factor (pain acceptance) and social cognitions important for adherence.

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activity chronic disease outcome expectations pain acceptance self-regulatory efficacy

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