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Emotional awareness and differentiation mediate the link between alexithymia and emotion regulation difficulties. These findings, observed in clinical and non-clinical groups, suggest a continuum of emotional processing relevant for interventions.

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  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Emotional Processing

Background:

  • Alexithymia is linked to emotional regulation challenges, but the precise relationship is complex and requires further investigation.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for developing effective clinical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mediating roles of emotion awareness, differentiation, and regulation in the relationship between alexithymia and symptom severity.
  • To examine this model in both clinical and non-clinical populations.

Main Methods:

  • Structural equation modeling was used to test mediation effects.
  • The study included 121 participants from a clinical sample and 188 from a non-clinical sample.

Main Results:

  • Mediation effects were significant in both clinical and non-clinical samples.
  • Specific factors of alexithymia demonstrated varying degrees of mediation.
  • Mediation effects were more pronounced in the clinical sample.

Conclusions:

  • Emotional awareness and differentiation were identified as key mediators between alexithymia and emotion regulation.
  • The findings suggest emotional processing exists on a continuum across different populations.
  • Tailoring interventions based on specific alexithymia factors impacting emotional processing is recommended.