The Relations Among Mindfulness Based Constructs to Daily Functioning and Self-Efficacy in Chronic Pain Patients

The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of functional outcomes (physical and psychosocial daily functioning) and self-efficacy among persons with chronic pain. Specifically, the present study investigated whether mindfulness (observing, describing, acting with awareness, and accepting without judgment), psychological flexibility, and emotional intelligence predicted better overall daily functioning and greater self-efficacy in chronic pain patients. The sample (N= 148) consisted of individuals 18 years of age or older who have struggled with a chronic pain condition for more than three months and who were seeking treatment in a pain management treatment center in a Midwestern state. Participants completed the following measures: Demographic Questionnaire, Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Scale, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale, Pain Disability Index, and Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Two multiple regression analyses were utilized, each controlling for demographic factors found to correlate with overall daily functioning or self-efficacy. Results indicated that psychological flexibility significantly predicted both daily functioning level and self-efficacy among chronic pain patients. Emotional intelligence significantly predicted self-efficacy (but not daily functioning level) among chronic pain patients. Mindfulness was not found to significantly correlate with either daily functioning level or self-efficacy. Implications for clinical practice, as well as counselor education and supervision were reviewed. Recommendations for future research were also provided.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Counselor Education and Supervision

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Akron

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Rizzo, Joseph Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Schwartz, Robert

• Counseling Education
• "Mindfulness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Psychological Flexibility
• Daily Functioning
• Disability
• Self-Efficacy
• Chronic Pain"

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1365721334

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:akron1365721334