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  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

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  • Symptom perception is influenced by psychological factors like interoceptive ability and alexithymia.
  • Difficulty distinguishing internal signals (emotions vs. physical symptoms) is under-researched.
  • The study introduces and investigates 'Interoceptive Crossover'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the incidence and nature of Interoceptive Crossover.
  • To assess how individuals perceive similarities between emotions and physical symptoms.
  • To identify common and rare patterns of this phenomenon.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was completed by 239 individuals.
  • Participants rated the perceived similarity between various emotions and physical symptoms.
  • Data were analyzed to determine the prevalence of specific emotion-symptom crossovers.

Main Results:

  • Interoceptive Crossover between emotions and physical symptoms was observed in the sample.
  • Common crossovers included 'Afraid' with 'Abnormal Heartbeat' (74.5%) and 'Afraid' with 'Shortness of Breath' (58.5%).
  • Less common and unexpected crossovers were also reported, such as 'Satisfied' with 'Headache' (1.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Individuals exhibit Interoceptive Crossover, linking emotions and physical sensations.
  • The prevalence of these crossovers varies, with some being common and others rare.
  • Further research is needed, particularly concerning alexithymia and interoception.