| Title: |
Latent Variable Analysis of Coping, Anxiety/Depression, and Somatic Symptoms in Adolescents with Chronic Pain |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Compas, Bruce E.; Boyer, Margaret C.; Stanger, Catherine; Colletti, Richard B.; Thomsen, Alexandra H.; Dufton, Lynette M.; Cole, David A. |
| Source: |
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Dec 2006 74(6):1132-1142. |
| Availability: |
American Psychological Association. Journals Department, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Tel: 800-374-2721; Tel: 202-336-5510; Fax: 202-336-5502; e-mail: order@apa.org; Web site: http://www.apa.org/publications |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2006 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: |
Adolescents; Structural Equation Models; Pain; Factor Analysis; Depression (Psychology); Coping; Cognitive Restructuring; Anxiety; Factor Structure; Problem Solving; Emotional Response; Psychological Patterns; Predictor Variables |
| ISSN: |
0022-006X |
| Abstract: |
Reports of adolescents' coping with recurrent pain, symptoms of anxiety/depression, and somatic complaints were obtained from a sample of 164 adolescents with recurrent abdominal pain and their parents. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that coping consisted of 3 nonorthogonal factors: Primary Control Engagement Coping (problem solving, emotional expression, and emotional regulation), Secondary Control Engagement Coping (positive thinking, cognitive restructuring, acceptance, and distraction), and Disengagement Coping (denial, avoidance, and wishful thinking). Structural equation modeling using latent variables revealed that secondary control engagement coping predicted lower levels of anxiety/depression symptoms and somatic complaints, and disengagement coping was related to higher levels of anxiety/depression and somatic complaints. Implications for understanding child and adolescent coping with pain are highlighted. |
| Abstractor: |
Author |
| Entry Date: |
2007 |
| Access URL: |
http://content.apa.org/journals/ccp/74/6/1132 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ750777 |
| Database: |
ERIC |