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2019-07-01

Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia

Repercussions of Chronic Pain on Couple’s Dynamics: Perspectives of Women with Fibromyalgia

Repercussões da dor crônica na dinâmica do casal: perspectivas de mulheres diagnosticadas com fibromialgia

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https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021

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dolor crónico, fibromialgia, género, investigación cualitativa, pareja (es)
chronic pain, couple, fibromyalgia, gender, qualitative research (en)
fibromialgia, dor crônica, casai, gênero, pesquisa qualitativa (pt)

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El objetivo de esta investigación fue comprender las repercusiones del dolor crónico en las dinámicas de pareja, desde la perspectiva de mujeres con fibromialgia. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo de diseño fenomenológico interpretativo en el cual se entrevistó a 15 mujeres. Las participantes reportaron inconformidad con el cambio de su rol en la relación. Además, ocultar el dolor fue una estrategia para evitar la sobreprotección y los conflictos. Las repercusiones en la percepción de la relación, los espacios compartidos, el apoyo de la pareja, la comunicación y la sexualidad se asociaron con la interferencia de los síntomas. Finalmente, la aparición de la enfermedad fue una oportunidad para fortalecer o fragmentar la relación.

 

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Sanabria, J. P., & Gers, M. (2019). Repercusiones del dolor crónico en las dinámicas de pareja: perspectivas de mujeres con fibromialgia. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 28, 47-61. https://doi. org/10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021

The objective of this research was to understand the repercussions of chronic pain on the dynamics of couples, from the perspective of women with fibromyalgia. A qualitative study with a phenomenological-interpretive design was carried out, in which 15 women were interviewed. Participants reported dissatisfaction with their change of role in the relation. Additionally, hiding their pain was a strategy used to avoid overprotection and conflicts. Repercussions on the perception of the relation, shared spaces, support of the partner, communication, and sexuality were associated with the interference of symptoms. Finally, the onset of the illness was an opportunity to either strengthen or break up the relationship.

 

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Sanabria, J. P., & Gers, M. (2019). Repercussions of Chronic Pain on Couple’s Dynamics: Perspectives of Women with Fibromyalgia. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 28, 47-61. https://doi. org/10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi compreender as repercussões da dor crônica na dinâmica da relação casal, a partir das perspectivas das mulheres diagnosticadas com fibromialgia. Para isso, realizou-se um estudo qualitativo do design fenomenológico interpretativo, no qual 15 mulheres foram entrevistadas em profundidade. Os participantes relataram insatisfação com a mudança no papel do relacionamento. Ocultar a dor tornou-se uma estratégia para evitar sobreprotecção e conflitos com seus casais. As repercussões na percepção da relação, dos espaços compartilhados, do apoio do casal, da comunicação e da sexualidade foram associadas à interferência dos sintomas. A aparência da doença é apresentada, portanto, como uma oportunidade para fortalecer ou fragmentar a dinâmica do relacionamento. Este processo de aceitação da doença leva tempo e pode ser descontínuo, desigual ou com marcos abruptos.

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SANABRIA MAZO, J. P.; GERS ESTRADA, M. Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, [S. l.], v. 28, n. 2, p. 47–61, 2019. DOI: 10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/71021. Acesso em: 16 mar. 2026.

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Sanabria Mazo, Juan Pablo, and Mariana Gers Estrada. 2019. “Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia”. Revista Colombiana De Psicología 28 (2):47-61. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021.

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Sanabria Mazo, J. P. and Gers Estrada, M. (2019) “Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia”, Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 28(2), pp. 47–61. doi: 10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021.

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J. P. Sanabria Mazo and M. Gers Estrada, “Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia”, Rev. colomb. psicol., vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 47–61, Jul. 2019.

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Sanabria Mazo, J. P., and M. Gers Estrada. “Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia”. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, vol. 28, no. 2, July 2019, pp. 47-61, doi:10.15446/rcp.v28n2.71021.

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Sanabria Mazo, Juan Pablo, and Mariana Gers Estrada. “Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia”. Revista Colombiana de Psicología 28, no. 2 (July 1, 2019): 47–61. Accessed March 16, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/71021.

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Sanabria Mazo JP, Gers Estrada M. Repercusiones del Dolor Crónico en las Dinámicas de Pareja: Perspectivas de Mujeres con Fibromialgia. Rev. colomb. psicol. [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 1 [cited 2026 Mar. 16];28(2):47-61. Available from: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/71021

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