The Influence of Loneliness on Pain Outcomes for Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Survey

• Main Authors: Paula A. Forgeron (Author), Jennifer Stinson (Author), Kathryn Birnie (Author), G Allen Finley (Author), Abbie Jordan (Author), Pamela Qualter (Author), Ligyana Candido (Author), Michelle Lamont (Author), Cassidy Bradley (Author), Delane Linkiewich (Author), Trinity Lowthian (Author), Samuel McNally (Author), Natasha Trehan (Author), Bruce Dick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Loneliness, the perception that one's social relationships do not meet the desire for social connection, is a risk factor for poor mental and physical health. Adolescents with chronic pain experience higher rates of peer loneliness which persists over time. Previous studies used a si...