Social Connectedness and Pain

Research suggests that social interactions and connections consistently play a pivotal role in pain perception and coping (Karayannis, et al. 2019). Individuals with higher social connectedness tend to feel close with others, identify with them, and readily engage in social activities and groups (Baumgartner, et al., 2023). Moreover, high-quality social connections are essential to our mental health, physical health, overall sense of well-being, and longevity (Halcomb, et. al., 2022). On the other hand, socially disconnected individuals tend to perceive themselves as outsiders, feel misunderstood by others, and experience difficulty engaging in social interactions (Lee et al., 2001; Lee& Robbins, 1995) which influence their response to pain and therapeutic pain interventions (Karayannis, et.
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