Conscientiousness and Pain Interference in Older Age.

Stephanie T JudgeKaitlyn J MeyrSuzanne C Segerstrom

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2024)

Higher pain and older age are associated with more pain interference, and Conscientiousness provided the most protection for these same individuals-those with higher pain and older age. Conscientiousness facilitated reduced interference, which may feed forward into higher Conscientiousness, potentially shaping a cycle between personality and health that extends through older adulthood.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged
public health
depressive symptoms
mental health
risk assessment
health information
early life