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This research examines how depressive symptoms influence pain-related functioning in adolescents with recurrent musculoskeletal pain.

March 13, 2026

The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Pain-related Functioning Among Adolescents With Recurrent Musculoskeletal Pain. A Longitudinal Study

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This research examines how depressive symptoms influence pain-related functioning in adolescents with recurrent musculoskeletal pain.
Conducted a longitudinal study with a general population sample of adolescents.
Measured depressive symptoms and pain-related functioning over time.
Analyzed the model fit to understand the relationship between these variables.
Depressive symptoms were found to predict pain-related functioning more than the reverse.
Model analysis indicated a strong association between higher depressive symptoms and poorer pain-related functioning.

Abstract

The model where depressive symptoms predict pain-related functioning provided the best model fit and thus, in this general population sample, depressive symptoms drive pain-related functioning more than vice versa. Screening for, and targeting depressive symptoms, might be essential in affecting the functional consequences of pain.

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Authors

Tove Axelsson-Landberg

Christiana Owiredua

Emma Nilsing-Strid

Journals

Clinical Journal of Pain

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Örebro University

University of Gävle

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The Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Pain-related Functioning Among Adolescents With Recurrent Musculoskeletal Pain. A Longitudinal Study

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