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Research Paper | Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026 | Pages: 1126 - 1130 | India
Impact of Pain Catastrophizing on Social Functioning among Working Women with Dysmenorrhea
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is a frequent menstrual health issue that can impact women's everyday functioning, psychological feelings and physical comfort. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of pain catastrophizing on social functioning among working women with dysmenorrhea. 102 working women between the ages of 23 and 50 participated in a quantitative correlational study design. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and WaLIDD Score Questionnaire were used to gather data. Simple linear regression, partial correlation, and Pearson's correlation studies were carried out. The findings showed a strong correlation between increased social functioning impairment and the severity of dysmenorrhea. However, neither social functioning nor functional impairment were substantially correlated with pain catastrophizing. Most participants showed moderate levels of pain catastrophizing. Pain catastrophizing was not substantially correlated with perceived social support, but social functioning was. The results highlight the significance of a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account social resources, psychological variables, and physical symptoms to comprehend dysmenorrhea.
Keywords: Dysmenorrhea, pain catastrophizing, social functioning, working women
How to Cite?: Fatma Abdul Manan, Dr. Richa Gupta, "Impact of Pain Catastrophizing on Social Functioning among Working Women with Dysmenorrhea", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1126-1130, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26918155246, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26918155246