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Gholamzadeh S, Kiani Q, Jarareh J. Perception of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Symptoms Based on Empathy and Social Support with the Mediating Role of Affective States in Individuals with Musculoskeletal Issues. JAP 2025; 16 (1) :35-51
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1- PhD student in Health Psychology, Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran ,Qa.kiani@iau.ac.ir
3- Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Rajaee teacher training University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran ,
3- Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Rajaee teacher training University, Tehran, Iran
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Background and Objective: Chronic pain, particularly musculoskeletal pain, is highly prevalent and can significantly affect the quality of life and health of patients and their surroundings. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms based on empathy and social support, with the mediating role of affective states in individuals with musculoskeletal problems.
Materials and Methods: This correlational study utilized structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain visiting private pain management clinics in Shiraz in 2024, from which 422 individuals were selected through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the 20-item McGill Pain Questionnaire (1997), the 26-item Baron-Cohen Empathy Questionnaire (2003), the 12-item Zimet Perceived Social Support Scale (1988), and the 28-item Affective States Questionnaire by Mitemansgrober et al. (2009). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 and Lisrel with structural equation modeling.
Results: The direct effects of emotional empathy, social support, and positive and negative affective states on the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms were significant (p < 0.05). The direct effects of emotional empathy and social support on positive and negative affective states were also significant (p < 0.05). The indirect effects of emotional empathy and social support, with positive and negative affective states as mediators, on the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms in individuals with musculoskeletal problems were significant (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicated that emotional empathy and social support directly and indirectly influence the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms, with positive and negative affective states acting as mediators. Therefore, enhancing empathy and social support may improve the quality of life for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. It is recommended to design educational programs for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain that emphasize the importance of empathy and social support.
Materials and Methods: This correlational study utilized structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain visiting private pain management clinics in Shiraz in 2024, from which 422 individuals were selected through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the 20-item McGill Pain Questionnaire (1997), the 26-item Baron-Cohen Empathy Questionnaire (2003), the 12-item Zimet Perceived Social Support Scale (1988), and the 28-item Affective States Questionnaire by Mitemansgrober et al. (2009). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 and Lisrel with structural equation modeling.
Results: The direct effects of emotional empathy, social support, and positive and negative affective states on the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms were significant (p < 0.05). The direct effects of emotional empathy and social support on positive and negative affective states were also significant (p < 0.05). The indirect effects of emotional empathy and social support, with positive and negative affective states as mediators, on the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms in individuals with musculoskeletal problems were significant (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicated that emotional empathy and social support directly and indirectly influence the perception of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms, with positive and negative affective states acting as mediators. Therefore, enhancing empathy and social support may improve the quality of life for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. It is recommended to design educational programs for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain that emphasize the importance of empathy and social support.
Type of Study: Original |
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Chronic pain managment
Received: 2025.03.21 | Accepted: 2025.04.22 | Published: 2025.05.31
Received: 2025.03.21 | Accepted: 2025.04.22 | Published: 2025.05.31
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