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The research, conducted by University College London, King's College London and the University of Hertfordshire, also found that the pain threshold was lower in women who tended to avoid closeness in their relationship. As a result, the authors of the report said that for some women, bringing a partner as support as they undergo a medical procedure, is not the best move.
The study, which has been published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, involved 39 heterosexual couples who were asked a number of questions to measure how much they sought – or avoided – closeness and emotional intimacy in their relationships. Each female volunteer was then subjected to a series of laser pulses when her partner was present in the room, and then when they were out of the room.
Each time, the women were asked to score their level of pain, while an EEG measured their brain activity.
The results revealed that some women were more likely to experience higher levels of pain when their other half was in the room; and it was these women who admitted they prefer to avoid closeness in their relationships, or who trusted themselves more than their partner.
The findings were also said to be supported by the EEG readings. For example, when their partner was present in the room, the women had higher spikes of brain activity in the region that is linked with experiencing body threat.
Dr Amanda Williams, from University College London, is quoted by the BBC as saying: "This research fits well with previous studies – some children report they feel more pain in the presence of their parents. This is particularly true when their parents are more anxious than them.
"People assume that having a partner, a parent or a close other present is always helpful but it is clearly not the case. We need to understand who this advice doesn't suit."
(JP/CD)
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Some Women Feel Pain More When Their Partner Is Present
A new study has claimed some women feel more pain during a medical procedure if their romantic partner is present.The research, conducted by University College London, King's College London and the University of Hertfordshire, also found that the pain threshold was lower in women who tended to avoid closeness in their relationship. As a result, the authors of the report said that for some women, bringing a partner as support as they undergo a medical procedure, is not the best move.
The study, which has been published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, involved 39 heterosexual couples who were asked a number of questions to measure how much they sought – or avoided – closeness and emotional intimacy in their relationships. Each female volunteer was then subjected to a series of laser pulses when her partner was present in the room, and then when they were out of the room.
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Each time, the women were asked to score their level of pain, while an EEG measured their brain activity.
The results revealed that some women were more likely to experience higher levels of pain when their other half was in the room; and it was these women who admitted they prefer to avoid closeness in their relationships, or who trusted themselves more than their partner.
The findings were also said to be supported by the EEG readings. For example, when their partner was present in the room, the women had higher spikes of brain activity in the region that is linked with experiencing body threat.
Dr Amanda Williams, from University College London, is quoted by the BBC as saying: "This research fits well with previous studies – some children report they feel more pain in the presence of their parents. This is particularly true when their parents are more anxious than them.
"People assume that having a partner, a parent or a close other present is always helpful but it is clearly not the case. We need to understand who this advice doesn't suit."
(JP/CD)
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