Study on alexithymia in adult non-patients.
J Psychosom Res
; 56(6): 707-9, 2004 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-15193968
OBJECTIVE: We tested the purported complex relationships between alexithymia and somatization, depression, borderline pathology and general health. METHODS: A total of 139 medical students and 84 members of nursing personnel completed questionnaires. RESULTS: Thirteen (6%) alexithymic participants indicated more depression and borderline pathology and worse mental health. Path analysis confirmed a significant positive effect of borderline pathology and a significant negative effect of mental health on alexithymia but did not reveal any effects of somatization and depression. CONCLUSION: Presence of borderline pathology may indicate higher probability of alexithymia.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos Somatomorfos
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Síntomas Afectivos
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Depresión
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Psychosom Res
Año:
2004
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Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido