Examination of the level of alexithymia in adult individuals in terms of different demographic factors

Authors : Hülya ERDEM, Engin EKER

Pages : 65-74

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Publication Date : 2020-12-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to evaluate the alexithymia levels of adult individuals in terms of various socio-demographic characteristics. The universe of the study are adults aged 24-65 in Turkey. The sample of the research was applied to 410 people who accepted the research according to the easy sampling method. The Socio-demographic information form and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale adapted to Turkish by Güleç et al. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2009); developed by Bagby, Parker and Taylor insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1994); were applied to the participants. The Toronto Alexithymia Scale consists of 3 dimensions and 20 items: difficulty in recognizing emotions, difficulty expressing emotions, and expressive thought. Güleç et al. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2009);, Total scale Cronbach`s alpha value was found between 0.78 and sub-dimensions between 0.57-0.80. A high level of score indicates the presence of a high alexithymic level. According to the findings of the research, between the gender variable and the difficulty of expressing emotions, the level of thoughtfulness and alexithymia in adult individuals; between the age variable and difficulty in recognizing emotions, difficulty expressing feelings and level of alexithymia; there is a significant difference between the educational situation and outcrop thought; There was no significant difference between monthly income and alexithymia level and sub-dimensions.
Keywords : Adult psychology, Alexithymia, Adult individual