Alexithymia and aggression as risk factors for psycho-emotional disorde
Abstract
The article presents the results of a research aimed at studying the dimensions of alexithymia and aggression as risk factors for the development of distress, depressive and anxiety symptoms. The study included 90 women aged 19-34 years. It was found that about 65 % of the participants are at risk of developing severe mental disorders. A key psychopathological alexithymic dimension associated with these disorders is difficulties with identifying emotional states. Persons with a high level of depressive symptoms are characterized by a higher level of this alexithymic trait. Hostility is more common in individuals with a high level of depressive symptoms than in people with a low level of depressive symptoms. Hostility is a risk factor for distress and anxiety. Difficulties with identifying emotional states is a risk factor for depression and distress. Hostility is a better predictor of distress in young women than difficulties with identifying emotional states. Difficulties with identifying emotional states have a partial indirect effect on the relationship between hostility and distress. Difficulties with identifying emotional states and hostility are significant risk factors for psycho-emotional disorders in young women.
About the Author
Р. M. Larionov
Kazimierz Wielki University
Poland
Poland
Pavel M. Larionov – doctoral student
L. Staffa 1 str., Bydgoszcz, 85-867
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Larionov Р.M. Alexithymia and aggression as risk factors for psycho-emotional disorde. Bulletin of psychotherapy. 2020;(74):76-96. (In Russ.)
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