The influence of personality on reported pain and self-efficacy for pain management in older cancer patients

Krok, Jessica L.; Baker, Tamara A.

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“…These results confirm what other studies have found about the negative influence of neuroticism on cancer patients' health ( Hulbert-Williams et al., 2012 ; Van Esch et al., 2012 ). Neuroticism has been related to physical symptoms of the disease, such as pain expression and fatigue ( Krok and Baker, 2014 ; Wang et al., 2013 ). Furthermore, presenting neurotic personality characteristics might lead to a poorer psychological and mental health, as people tend to experience life events as more threatening and distressing ( Perry et al., 2018 ).…”

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“…Furthermore, presenting neurotic personality characteristics might lead to a poorer psychological and mental health, as people tend to experience life events as more threatening and distressing ( Perry et al., 2018 ). In short, as can be seen, neuroticism is associated with an increased risk of poorer mental health outcomes ( Krok and Baker, 2014 ).…”

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“…Precisely, neuroticism (experiencing distress, negative emotions and being emotionally unstable) and extraversion (opposite to introversion, which refers to the tendency to be reserved, withdrawn, and inhibited) have been the most assessed features in relation to cancer disease. While extraversion has been related to positive health outcomes ( Hoerger et al., 2016 ; You et al., 2018 ), neuroticism has been linked to different sources of pain and its expression, which is a common symptomatic consequence of cancer ( Krok and Baker, 2014 ). Neuroticism and introversion have been linked to emotional distress in people suffering from prostate cancer ( Perry et al., 2018 ; Van Esch et al., 2012 ).…”

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Role of neuroticism and extraversion in the emotional health of people with cancer

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Gorbeña

Gomez

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The impact that cancer disease can have on individuals varies depending, among other things, on their personal characteristics, so it is important to explore aspects such as the personality traits in relation to mental health in people with cancer. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between neuroticism, extraversion and mental health in people with cancer. Besides, this study also explored differences in mental health when combining extraversion and neuroticism levels. One hundred and seventy people who had been diagnosed with different types of cancer (breast cancer, lung, colon, gynaecological cancer and others) composed the sample. Almost all of them (92.9%) had received oncological treatment. The GHQ-12 scale was used to assess the mental health and the 60-item NEO Five-Factor Inventory was applied in order to measure neuroticism and extraversion in participants. A hierarchic lineal regression model was conducted. Neuroticism and extraversion did not show any interaction effect, although a partial mediation was observed in relation to mental health outcomes. Given the significant correlation between neuroticism and extraversion with mental health ( r = .59, p < .001; r = −.41, p < .001), both personality traits were combined, resulting in a classification of four different personality profiles ( F (4;165) = 19.85; p < .001). Results in this study have shown that low levels of neuroticism and high levels of extraversion are related to positive health outcomes. They seem to be protective factors with respect to the mental health in people with cancer. The knowledge of the positive effects of these aspects contributes to the comprehension of mental health in the oncological sample, which should be considered in order to design and guide particular therapeutic interventions adapted to each person.

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Role of neuroticism and extraversion in the emotional health of people with cancer

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“…However, findings regarding the relationship between other traits (extraversion, openness, conscientiousness) and self-reported pain and fatigue are inconsistent. 35, 36 Such inconsistent findings may be explained in part by different sample characteristics and measures. However, it is possible that the integrated LPA approach used in the present study helps clarify the trait-based approaches used in prior studies.…”

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Association of personality profiles with depressive, anxiety, and cancer-related symptoms in patients undergoing chemotherapy

Morgan

Cooper

Paul

et al. 2017

Personality and Individual Differences

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Background This study identified latent classes of cancer patients based on Big Five personality dimensions and evaluated for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics, depression, anxiety, and cancer-related symptoms. Methods Patients (n=1248) with breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, or lung cancer completed the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventories, NEO-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS). Latent class profile analysis of NEO-FFI scores was used to identify patient subgroups. Results Three latent classes were identified. The “Distressed” class (14.3%) scored highest on neuroticism and lowest on extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The “Resilient” class (31.9%) scored lowest on neuroticism and highest on extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The “Normative” class (53.8%) was intermediate on all dimensions except openness. Compared to the Resilient class, patients in the Distressed class were younger, less educated, more likely to care for another adult, had more comorbidities, and exercised less. The three classes differed by performance status, marital and employment status, and income, but not by gender, time since diagnosis, or type of prior cancer treatment. The classes differed (Distressed > Normative > Resilient) in depression, anxiety, and cancer symptoms. Conclusions Personality is associated with psychological and physical symptoms in cancer patients.

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“…Search terms included personality, five-factor model, ten-item personality inventory, affect in combination with either cancer, cancer patient(s), older adult(s), elderly, race, and race differences. Results of this extensive literature search found only three studies that examined personality traits among cancer patients [22][23][24]. Findings from these studies were limited by: the lack of consistency in how personality was defined (not based on the FFM), wide range in patients' ages, and a lack of inclusion of diverse race groups to explore personality traits.…”

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Race Differences in Personality and Affect Between Older White and Black Patients: an Exploratory Study

Krok‐Schoen

Baker

2014

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Objective There is limited research focusing on the five-factor model (FFM) of personality among diverse older adults, particularly cancer patient populations. This study aimed to examine the association of personality traits, positive and negative affect, and health in White and Black older adults receiving outpatient treatment for various cancer types. Design Data were collected from 150 patients (123 White and 27 Black patients), with a mean age of 65.38 years (SD=7.72). Participants were surveyed on personality traits, affect, physical and mental functioning, and demographic characteristics. Results Analyses showed no significant race differences in the FFM of personality. However, Black patients reported significantly higher positive affect than White patients. Results further indicated that higher positive affect and lower negative affect were significant predictors of higher mental functioning for White patients. Neuroticism predicted worse mental functioning (lower vitality, social functioning, emotions, and mental health) in Black patients but not for the White patients. Conclusion These findings suggest associations among identified sociocultural factors, personality, affect, and health. These characteristics may ultimately influence health outcomes and symptom management across various patient populations.

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The influence of personality on reported pain and self-efficacy for pain management in older cancer patients

Cited by 19 publications

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Role of neuroticism and extraversion in the emotional health of people with cancer

Role of neuroticism and extraversion in the emotional health of people with cancer

Association of personality profiles with depressive, anxiety, and cancer-related symptoms in patients undergoing chemotherapy

Race Differences in Personality and Affect Between Older White and Black Patients: an Exploratory Study

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