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Jiri Modestin1, Roman Furrer, T Malti
1Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, Lenggstrasse 31, CH-8029 Zurich, Switzerland. modestin@bli.unizh.ch
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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