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

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  • Rosalie Weigand
  • Annika Moosmayer
  • Thomas Jacobsen

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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.

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  • Rosalie Weigand & Annika Moosmayer & Thomas Jacobsen, 2021. "Does self-reported chronic pain influence savoring of aesthetic experiences?," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(11), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0259198
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259198
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