Does self-reported chronic pain influence savoring of aesthetic experiences?

Rosalie Weigand, Annika Moosmayer and Thomas Jacobsen

PLOS ONE, 2021, vol. 16, issue 11, 1-11

Abstract: Background: Aesthetic experiences elicit a wide range of positive emotions and have a positive impact on various health outcomes. In this context, savoring refers to a cognitive form of emotion regulation used to maintain and extend positive emotional experiences and is considered to contribute to health and well-being. Chronic pain has been linked to reduced reward-seeking behavior. This is the first study to investigate the relationship between self-reported chronic pain and savoring. Methods: We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey in a large non-clinical sample (opera, theater, and cabaret visitors; n = 322). The variables were assessed with a two-item-questionnaire. Results: Self-reported chronic pain was significantly negatively correlated with savoring (r = -.547) Conclusion: Altogether, this result helps to develop a better understanding of the effects of chronic pain in humans and to shed light on state-dependent differences in aesthetic experiences.

Date: 2021
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