Psychological Factors Influencing Pain Intensity Perception: A Qualitative Study on Canadian Patient Insights

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dc.contributor.authorYang, Yaliu
dc.contributor.authorRostami, Mehdi
dc.contributor.authorSaadati, Nadereh
dc.contributor.authorBulut, Sefa
dc.contributor.authorBukhori, Baidi
dc.contributor.authorYang, Jiantang
dc.contributor.authorMcDonnell, Maura
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-31T15:04:25Z
dc.date.available2026-01-31T15:04:25Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Beykent Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground: Chronic pain is a pervasive condition that significantly impacts the quality of life and involves complex interactions between physical sensations and psychological factors. This study aimed to explore the psychological factors influencing pain intensity perception, offering insights into how emotional responses, cognitive perceptions, social influences, and physical experiences shaping the experience of pain. Methods: This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with 28 participants aged 18-65 from Richmond Hill, Ontario, who experience chronic pain within September to December 2023. The interviews aimed to achieve theoretical saturation and were analyzed using NVivo software to identify themes and sub-themes within the data. Results: Four main themes were identified: emotional responses, cognitive perceptions, social influences, and physical experience. Each theme comprised several categories with distinct concepts such as anxiety, depression, coping mechanisms, pain significance, personal control, family dynamics, healthcare interactions, sensory details, and activity levels. These themes collectively depicted a comprehensive view of the multifaceted psychological impact on pain perception. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of pain perception in chronic pain management. By integrating emotional, cognitive, and social factors, healthcare providers can enhance therapeutic approaches and improve quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic pain. © 2025, Journal of Iranian Medical Council.
dc.identifier.doi10.18502/jimc.v8i4.19535
dc.identifier.endpage695
dc.identifier.issn2645-338X
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017874791
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage687
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.18502/jimc.v8i4.19535
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12662/10543
dc.identifier.volume8
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIslamic Republic of Iran Medical Council
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Iranian Medical Council
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260128
dc.subjectChronic pain
dc.subjectPain management
dc.subjectPain perception
dc.subjectQuality of life
dc.titlePsychological Factors Influencing Pain Intensity Perception: A Qualitative Study on Canadian Patient Insights
dc.typeArticle

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