Self-Compassion, Self Esteem and Chronic Pain Ver 0.5
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Role of Self Compassion and Self-Esteem in the Relationship between Chronic Pain and outcomes of Psychological Distress, Functioning, and Quality of Life
IRAS ID
147820
Contact name
Caitriona Doughty
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 15 days
Research summary
Research shows a link between pain, distress, disability and quality of life but little is known about the mechanisms that underlie these relationships. The present study aims to examine self-compassion and self-esteem. These two factors have been identified as two possible mediators which may increase psychological adjustment and improve quality of life in people with chronic pain conditions. Within the chronic pain group, the study also hopes to look at a subgroup of patients with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia in order to compare findings. This study will be a cross-sectional design using quantitative measures. Participants will be recruited from two NHS sites Fife Pain Management Service and the Fife Rheumatoid Disease Unit or the chronic pain support groups across Fife which are not part of the NHS. The study aims to recruit 120 participants based on the calculated power analysis. Questionnaire packs will contain 6 questionnaires relating to pain, self-compassion, self-esteem, distress, functioning and quality of life. Questionnaire packs will be provided to participants by a clinician in the NHS sites or by a group facilitator in the support groups. If the participant would like to participate in the study, they are invited to post the questionnaires back to the chief investigator using a pre-paid self-addressed envelope. While written informed consent will not be collected so that anonymity can be offered, participants will be advised that informed consent will be assumed if they return the questionnaires and that as data will be fully anonymous they will not be able to withdraw their data after it has been submitted.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
15/SS/0035
Date of REC Opinion
17 Mar 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion