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Table 4 Differences in Motives and Preferences for LPA Groups

From: Understanding facilitators of research participation among adults with self-reported chronic pain – a survey examining hypothetical research participation

   

Group 1: Low Pain-Related Facilitators

Group 2: High Motivation and Interest

Group 3: Low Behavior Reduction Outcome Preference

Group 4: High Pain-Related Facilitators, Low Social Motives

 
  

Overall

n = 106

n = 112

n = 128

n = 66

p

Motives for Research Participation

      
 

Motives Factor 1: Social Engagement and Enjoyment

2.81 (0.97)

3.08 (0.49)

3.70 (0.50)

2.32 (0.95)

1.80 (0.55)

< 0.001

 

Motives Factor 2: Pain Improvement and Advancing Science

3.87 (0.77)

3.13 (0.46)

4.23 (0.47)

3.83 (0.81)

4.54 (0.43)

< 0.001

 

Motives Factor 3: Compensation

1.63 (0.53)

1.62 (0.34)

1.83 (0.44)

1.38 (0.62)

1.80 (0.50)

< 0.001

Research Outcome Preferences

      
 

Preference Factor 1: Co-Occurring Symptom Reduction

3.81 (0.81)

3.10 (0.37)

4.24 (0.55)

3.67 (0.89)

4.54 (0.43)

< 0.001

 

Preference Factor 2: Behavior Reduction Modification

3.22 (1.03)

3.10 (0.58)

4.02 (0.57)

2.25 (0.89)

3.91 (0.78)

< 0.001

 

Preference Factor 3: Pain and Function Improvement

3.85 (0.78)

3.02 (0.42)

4.17 (0.53)

3.94 (0.77)

4.46 (0.47)

< 0.001

  1. Note: All tests are significant at p < .00083