The role of emotion regulation in chronic pain: A systematic literature review

Emotion regulation (ER) includes a set of cognitive and attentional processes used to change or maintain emotional state. A small but growing body of research suggests that maladaptive ER might be a risk factor for the development of chronic pain. This review aims to summarize existing literature on the association between ER and chronic pain, and to determine whether the construct of ER may further enhance our understanding of the risk and protective factors that may contribute to the onset and maintenance of chronic pain.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research