KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Personality and Psychosomatic Research (JPPR) 3041-8542 1 Serial Number 2 2023 04 01 The Interplay of Neuroticism and Self-Efficacy in Pain Catastrophizing: A Quantitative Analysis The Interplay of Neuroticism and Self-Efficacy in Pain Catastrophizing: A Quantitative Analysis 19 24 10.61838/kman.jppr.1.2.4 EN Journal Article <p>This study aimed to examine the predictive roles of neuroticism and self-efficacy on pain catastrophizing in an adult population. A cross-sectional design was utilized, involving 290 participants who completed the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory for Neuroticism, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS-27. Results indicated that neuroticism positively predicted pain catastrophizing, while self-efficacy showed a negative predictive relationship. The model accounted for approximately 26% of the variance in pain catastrophizing scores. The findings highlight the significant influence of neuroticism and self-efficacy on pain catastrophizing, suggesting that interventions aimed at reducing neuroticism and enhancing self-efficacy may be effective in mitigating pain catastrophizing in individuals.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jppr/article/download/2197/2704