Alexithymia and satisfaction in intimate relationships

The present study examined the relationship between alexithymia and satisfaction in intimate relationships. One hundred and fifty-eight undergraduate students taking a first year psychology course completed the 20-item Toronto alexithymia scale (TAS-20) and two measures of relationship satisfaction:...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Personality and individual differences 2009, Vol.46 (1), p.43-47
Hauptverfasser:	Humphreys, Terry P., Wood, Laura M., Parker, James D.A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alexithymia Biological and medical sciences Couple and family Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Interpersonal problems Intimate relationships Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Satisfaction Sexual satisfaction Social psychology
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Zusammenfassung:	The present study examined the relationship between alexithymia and satisfaction in intimate relationships. One hundred and fifty-eight undergraduate students taking a first year psychology course completed the 20-item Toronto alexithymia scale (TAS-20) and two measures of relationship satisfaction: overall satisfaction with the relationship and sexual satisfaction in the relationship. Path analysis revealed a moderate negative relationship between alexithymia and both relationship satisfaction variables. These results support previous studies demonstrating a strong link between alexithymia and a host of interpersonal problems.
ISSN:	0191-8869 1873-3549
DOI:	10.1016/j.paid.2008.09.002