Chronic Pain, Couples, & Physical Activity

Brief summary (from the registry)

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and is estimated to cost the nation more than $560 billion dollars each year. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as essential for maintaining health for all individuals, but is particularly important for individuals with chronic pain (ICPs) as physical activity can prevent further deconditioning and may even improve pain outcomes. Previous literature has shown that certain categories of partner behaviors (e.g., solicitous, punishing, distracting) are associated with different health outcomes for ICPs, and recently researchers have begun examining partner behaviors through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, specifically looking at the effects of autonomy support from a spouse on physical activity among ICPs. Partner autonomy support has been positively associated with physical activity levels and better health outcomes, but no studies to date have explored what factors predict whether or not a partner will use an autonomy supportive interpersonal style (as opposed to a controlling interpersonal style) with the ICP. Similarly, more research is needed on the mechanisms by which autonomy support promotes positive outcomes for ICPs. Though receiving autonomy support has been linked to increased physical activity and improved mental health, no studies have yet tested the full Self-Determination Theory model as one possible explanation of the link between this form of partner support and desirable health outcomes. In particular, it is important to understand the ICP's perspective on how partner autonomy support influences need satisfaction and autonomous motivation as possible mediators between autonomy support and ICP physical activity. Furthermore, little research has explored other need supportive behaviors or their need frustrating counterparts. The current study will not only provide greater understanding of autonomy support, but will also expand the literature regarding these other …

Study details

Official title

Need Supportive Interpersonal Behaviors and Physical Activity in the Context of Couples and Chronic Pain

Conditions

• Chronic Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Osteoarthritis, Knee
• Osteoarthritis, Hip
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Chronic Low-back Pain
• Chronic Shoulder Pain

Interventions

• Other: No intervention, observational only.

Sponsor

Illinois Institute of Technology

Start date

2019-04-09

Primary completion

2020-12-30

Sex

All

Age range

from 18 Years

Healthy volunteers

true

Results posted

No results posted in this snapshot

Countries

United States

Total sites listed

1

Eligibility criteria