Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
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Growing evidence suggests that motivation to engage in pain-coping strategies is a key predictor of how well a person adjusts to pain. According to the Motivational Model of Pain Self-Management, readiness to engage in pain self-management behaviors is influenced by beliefs about the importance of the behavior (importance) and the ability to carry out the behavior (self-efficacy). ⋯ These findings provide support for the Motivational Model of Pain Self-Management and have important implications for the development of treatments for chronic pain.