This thesis offers a qualitative exploration of the experience of living with persistent pain.
Section One presents a systematic review and thematic synthesis considering the …

Sense of self appears to be fundamental to human wellbeing. Previous research suggests
that people with chronic pain perceive threats to their sense of self and struggle with self …

Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) are bodily symptoms for which no organic cause
has been identified, and which result in significant levels of psychological distress and …

Objective. The transition from acute to chronic pain is poorly understood, including
psychological risk factors that are crucial for early prevention. A potential risk factor is the …

Paper one presents a systematic review of the current literature on associations between
adult attachment and outcomes in chronic pain. Findings demonstrated consistent …

'expérience des douleurs chroniques peut être bouleversante, jusqu'à ébranler le sens que
les personnes donnent à leur vie et attaquer la continuité du sentiment d'exister. La …

Mental health concerns affect approximately 20% of adolescents worldwide, many of which
can be linked to one's sense of self. However, many psychological accounts of self have …