Table 1 Results of Perceived Pain Intensity, subjective helplessness, and salivary cortisol levels in the experimental groups
| Â | Total sample (n = 64) | Controllable condition (n = 32) | Uncontrollable condition (n = 32) | t-value (df = 62) | t-test p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain intensity perception (post exposure) | 40 ± 29 (0 - 98) | 32 ± 29 | 48 ± 27 | -2.333 | P = 0.023 |
Subjective helplessness AUC (60 min) | 8 ± 42 (-135 - 97) | -13 ± 35 | 28 ± 37 | -4.554 | P < 0.0005 |
Salivary cortisol AUC (nmol/l*60 min) | -20 ± 140 (-516 - 452) | -69 ± 124 | 29 ± 139 | -2.979 | P = 0.004 |