Table 2 Correlation between dispositional optimism and coping with pain.
| Â | Â | Pearson's r coefficient | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Dispositional optimism | Internal locus of control | 0.60 | P < 0.01 |
| Â | Declaration of coping with pain | 0.38 | P < 0.05 |
| Â | Diverting attention | 0.93 | P < 0.01 |
| Â | Behavioral activity | 0.82 | P < 0.01 |
| Â | Catastrophizing | -0.28 | P < 0.05 |