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Conscientiousness and Pain Interference in Older Age

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  • Stephanie T Judge
  • Kaitlyn J Meyr
  • Suzanne C Segerstrom
  • Rodlescia S Sneed

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ObjectivesConscientiousness is associated with positive health behaviors and outcomes and has been shown to increase as individuals age. Both age and Conscientiousness affect pain, a highly prevalent correlate of aging. This study investigated the effect of Conscientiousness on the relationship between pain and pain interference and vice versa among older adults, who experience pain and functional limitations disproportionately compared with younger adults.MethodsA total of 196 community-dwelling older adults (Mage = 73) provided pain and interference ratings semiannually for up to 10 years. Conscientiousness was assessed at the first visit and, on average, 7.6 years later. Multilevel models tested the effect of Conscientiousness on the relationship between pain and interference. Hierarchical regression modeled changes in Conscientiousness.ResultsAcross all pain levels, higher Conscientiousness was associated with less pain interference (γ02 = −0.126, SE = 0.048, p

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  • Stephanie T Judge & Kaitlyn J Meyr & Suzanne C Segerstrom & Rodlescia S Sneed, 2024. "Conscientiousness and Pain Interference in Older Age," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 79(5), pages 173-182.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:79:y:2024:i:5:p:173a-182.
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