The role of spouse reinforcement, perceived pain, and activity levels of chronic pain patients
Flor H, Kerns R, Turk D. The role of spouse reinforcement, perceived pain, and activity levels of chronic pain patients. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 1987, 31: 251-259. PMID: 3585827, DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(87)90082-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedChronic DiseaseDepressionHumansMarriageMiddle AgedMotor ActivityPainRegression AnalysisReinforcement, SocialSocial PerceptionConceptsChronic pain patientsPatient's painPain patientsPain levelsActivity levelsSelf-reported responsesPatients' pain levelsLevel of painLife controlExpression of painPain behaviorPain problemsPatients' perceptionsPainPatientsMarital satisfactionLonger durationMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSpouses' marital satisfactionSpouse's lifePositive moodBest predictorContingent reinforcementMood