Types of Alexithymia and Emotional Regulation in College Students
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Jie, Xu Ting, Jing Jin, Chan Raymond CK
Primary Institution: Sun Yat-Sen University
Hypothesis
There are various subtypes of alexithymia characterized by different psychological features associating with alexithymia.
Conclusion
The study identified four subtypes of alexithymia characterized by different emotional regulation manifestations.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found four subtypes of alexithymia: extrovert-high, general-high, introvert-high, and non-alexithymia.
- The general-high and introvert-high alexithymia groups showed poorer emotional regulation and higher levels of depression and anxiety.
- The extrovert-high alexithymia group had a moderate emotional status compared to the other groups.
Takeaway
Some people have trouble understanding and expressing their feelings, and this study found four different types of these feelings in college students.
Methodology
The study used cluster analysis on scores from the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and other questionnaires to identify subtypes of alexithymia.
Potential Biases
The reliance on self-reported data may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study used a convenient sample and relied on self-report measures, which may not be representative or stable over time.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 1788 college students, including 1071 males and 616 females, aged approximately 20.5 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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