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Abstract
Background
Chronic pain is multidimensional with physiological, psychological-emotional, and body-movement components. Studies of the bodily manifestation of pain are scarce. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between the narrative of chronic pain and its non-verbal bodily expressions and the relationship between emotional regulation and pain.
Method
To obtain this aim, we conducted a cross-sectional correlational study in which 30 individuals suffering from chronic pain were recruited and asked to tell a story about their pain as well as a neutral narrative. Movement during both narratives was analyzed.
Results
The pain narratives were statistically significantly longer in duration and were characterized by higher numbers of movements. Pain intensity was found to be related to the number of movements and more use of suppression. Movement analysis showed three clusters of movements: illustrative, comforting, and turning upwards.
Discussion
These findings contribute to the understanding of how movement, emotion and verbal expression are interwoven and emphasize the central role of the body in the context of mental and psychological processing, especially during verbal narration of individuals with chronic pain. Clinical implications may include the use of these components in the process of therapy that uses movement and verbal interventions.
期刊介绍:
The Arts in Psychotherapy is a dynamic, contemporary journal publishing evidence-based research, expert opinion, theoretical positions, and case material on a wide range of topics intersecting the fields of mental health and creative arts therapies. It is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing 5 issues annually. Papers are welcomed from researchers and practitioners in the fields of art, dance/movement, drama, music, and poetry psychotherapy, as well as expressive and creative arts therapy, neuroscience, psychiatry, education, allied health, and psychology that aim to engage high level theoretical concepts with the rigor of professional practice. The journal welcomes contributions that present new and emergent knowledge about the role of the arts in healthcare, and engage a critical discourse relevant to an international readership that can inform the development of new services and the refinement of existing policies and practices. There is no restriction on research methods and review papers are welcome. From time to time the journal publishes special issues on topics warranting a distinctive focus relevant to the stated goals and scope of the publication.