Analysis reveals chronic pain increases sensitivity to social context, suggesting social functioning is vital for effective treatment strategies.
These findings suggest that chronic pain, particularly when accompanied by mood disorders, alters emotional processing and increases sensitivity to social context, even in neutral or positive social situations. Addressing social functioning may be crucial for developing personalized and effective treatment strategies for chronic pain.
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