Abstract

This study explored the differences and similarities in pain perception reported in elderly African Americans and elderly Caucasian subjects by addressing the question of whether ethno-cultural background of clients affect their pain perception. The literature was reviewed in the areas of cultural influences on pain perception, the elderly and pain perception, the association of pain perception to past experiences, and the meaning of pain. The Gate Control Pain Theory emphasizing the role of psychological variables in pain perception and behavioral responses to pain was the basis of the theoretical framework (Melzack & Wall, 1965).

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9823372; ProQuest document ID: 304407574. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Janice M. Johnson-Umezulike, DNS, RN

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Nu at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Cultural Influences on Pain, Elderly with Pain, Influences on Perception

Advisor

Mervell Bracewell

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Louisiana State University

Degree Year

1997

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-07-31

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