Comparison of the Big Five personality traits in fibromyalgia and other rheumatic diseases

Bucourt, Émilie; Martaillé, Virginie; Mulleman, Denis; Goupille, Philippe; Joncker-Vannier, Isabelle; Hüttenberger, B.; Réveillère, Christian; Courtois, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2016.03.006

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“…Higher extraversion and lower neuroticism in this study were associated with less anxiety and depression, which aligns with the findings of a previous study that showed that higher extraversion and lower neuroticism were linked with better affective states and less psychosocial problems (15). In this study, higher conscientiousness was associated with lower symptom severity and stress, which is comparable to earlier findings associating the trait with less chronic pain (11). Despite the evidence supporting the attenuating effects of certain personality traits on the clinical symptoms of fibromyalgia, some studies have found differing results.…”

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“…In agreement with our results, they found neuroticism had strong associations with common fibromyalgia comorbidities of depression, anxiety, and stress. Furthermore, our finding that neuroticism significantly associated with higher FIQR scores and symptom severity complements the results of other studies that found high neuroticism was associated with high levels of chronic pain (11) and pain catastrophizing (14) in fibromyalgia patients.…”

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The role of personality in patients with fibromyalgia

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Introduction: Previous studies suggest personality, the multifaceted characteristics underlying a person’s affect, cognition, and behavior, may influence fibromyalgia. We examined associations among personality, fibromyalgia impact, and health-related outcomes in patients with fibromyalgia. We further tested whether anxiety and depression mediated the effect of personality on fibromyalgia impact. Methods: We performed a secondary analysis using baseline data from a randomized trial on fibromyalgia. Personality was assessed using the NEO-Five Factor Inventory 3. Fibromyalgia impact was evaluated using the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR). We also measured symptom severity, anxiety, depression, stress, quality of life, social support, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and mindfulness. Multivariable linear regression was performed to evaluate each association. Mediation analysis assessed whether anxiety and depression mediated the relationship between personality and FIQR. Results: There were 92 participants, 95% female, mean age 52 years, body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m2, 52% white, and mean duration of body pain 14 years. Higher neuroticism was significantly associated with higher FIQR (P = 0.002) and symptom severity (P = 0.008), as well as higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, worse mental component quality of life, and lower self-efficacy, mindfulness, and social support. Higher conscientiousness and extraversion were associated with better psychological health and health-related outcomes. The effect of neuroticism on fibromyalgia impact was mediated by anxiety and depression. Conclusions: Personality was associated with fibromyalgia impact and a variety of health outcomes. Identifying the factors that influence fibromyalgia will help us better understand the condition and provide insight for more effective treatment.

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The role of personality in patients with fibromyalgia

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“…Although CWP seems not strictly linked to a specific type of personality,31 some studies indicate that fibromyalgia is associated with higher rates of neuroticism 32 33 34. We have shown that healthcare professionals are able to distinguish patients with fibromyalgia from healthy controls, based solely on a limited set of items extracted from a personality profile, most being related to neuroticism 35…”

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Chronic widespread pain and increased mortality: biopsychosocial interconnections

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Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is associated with excess mortality. Robust evidence is provided in ARD by a study that included over half a million participants and a meta-analysis.1 This adds to the (already overwhelming) recognised burden of CWP and imposes an additional urgency in improving our understanding and management of the condition. Reducing excess mortality in patients with chronic pain requires an accurate knowledge of relevant mechanisms and mediators. Previous research and this new study indicate that this excess mortality is, to a large extent, explained by lifestyle factors such as decreased physical activity, increased body mass index, unhealthy diets and smoking. In this editorial, we will offer arguments and evidence emphasising the need to also take account of psychological factors to explain the link between CWP and early death.

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“…Como se verá más adelante, aunque varios estudios sugieren que las personas con fibromialgia podrían compartir algunas características de la personalidad, las diferencias con los grupos control podrían deberse principalmente a la gravedad de la sintomatología depresiva (42). Asimismo, varios estudios que observan características específicas de personalidad en la fibromialgia aplican instrumentos de evaluación no estandarizados (43), no incluyen grupos de comparación (44), o no controlan la confusión debida a la presencia de sintomatología psicopatológica (45)(46)(47)(48).…”

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Personalidad y fibromialgia

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Comparison of the Big Five personality traits in fibromyalgia and other rheumatic diseases

Cited by 65 publications

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The role of personality in patients with fibromyalgia

The role of personality in patients with fibromyalgia

Chronic widespread pain and increased mortality: biopsychosocial interconnections

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