Effects of Social Media Usage on Pain Catastrophizing and Disease Impact in Female Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Effects of Social Media Usage on Pain Catastrophizing and Disease Impact in Female Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of social media usage on pain catastrophizing and disease impact in female individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome.

In this study, the total number of female patients obtained as a result of sample size calculations was 73, and the effect of social media use on pain catastrophizing and disease impact of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia will be investigated. Social media use will be evaluated with the Social Media Use Integration Scale, disease impact with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, anxiety levels with the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and pain catastrophizing level with the pain catastrophizing scale. At the same time, a form including demographic data of the patients will be filled. The results will be evaluated with the tests prescribed by the statistical expert, and correlation will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Giving consent.
• Being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia syndrome
• Being female

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not giving consent.
• Any disability or illness that may prevent filling out the form or communicating.