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Reflective functioning and Alexithymia as mediators between attachment and psychopathology symptoms: cross-sectional
Nadia Barberis1, Marco Cannavò1, Danilo Calaresi2
1Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Magna Graecia Di Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Abstract:
This study sought to examine the role of Reflective Functioning and Alexithymia as mediators in the association between Attachment and Psychopathology. Questionnaires were administered to 1099 adults aged between 18 and 30 years. Results showed relations between Attachment Anxiety, Reflective Functioning, Alexithymia and Psychopathology. Moreover, Alexithymia was a mediator between Attachment, Reflective Functioning and Psychopathology.Current results provided evidence of the role of both Reflective Functioning and Alexithymia in the relationship between Attachment and Psychopathology. Implications are discussed.
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