MIDUS research has shown that stress, discrimination, poverty, and loneliness are linked to reports of chronic pain. Alternately, supportive families, good sleep, and positive social connections are associated with lower levels of pain.
For a review of MIDUS research on chronic pain, download the latest MIDUS newsletter: https://midus.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ChronicPain.pdf
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