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Cognitive Therapy and Research
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01-10-2009 | Original Article

Alexithymia and Its Relationships with Dissociative Experiences, Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disturbances in a Non-Clinical Female Sample

Auteurs: Domenico De Berardis, Nicola Serroni, Daniela Campanella, Alessandro Carano, Francesco Gambi, Alessandro Valchera, Chiara Conti, Gianna Sepede, Mario Caltabiano, Anna Maria Pizzorno, Carla Cotellessa, Rosa Maria Salerno, Filippo Maria Ferro

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 5/2009

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Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate, in a non-clinical sample of undergraduate women, the relationships between alexithymia, dissociative experiences and body dissatisfaction, while identifying the predictive factors associated with a potential risk of developing eating disorders (EDs). The Toronto alexithymia scale (TAS-20), dissociative experiences scale (DES), eating disorder inventory-2 (EDI-2), body shape questionnaire (BSQ), symptom checklist revised (SCL-90-R) and rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES) were completed by 546 undergraduate females. We found that alexithymics had higher dissociative experiences and body dissatisfaction than did the nonalexithymics. In addition, alexithymics also reported a higher potential risk for ED (higher scores on EDI-2) and lower self-esteem as compared to nonalexithymics. Difficulty in the identifying and describing feelings subscales of the TAS-20, dissociative experiences as well as lower self-esteem were associated with higher risk of EDs in a linear regression analysis. Our findings suggest that a combination of alexithymia, dissociative experiences and low self-esteem may constitute a risk-factor for symptoms of EDs, in a non-clinical sample of university women. We discuss limitations of the present study and suggest opportunities for future research.
vorige artikel Psychometric Properties of the Social Problem Solving Inventory-Revised Short-Form: Is the Short Form a Valid and Reliable Measure for Young Adults?
volgende artikel High and Low Cognitive Risk for Depression: Stability from Late Adolescence to Early Adulthood
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Metagegevens
Titel
Alexithymia and Its Relationships with Dissociative Experiences, Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disturbances in a Non-Clinical Female Sample
Auteurs
Domenico De Berardis
Nicola Serroni
Daniela Campanella
Alessandro Carano
Francesco Gambi
Alessandro Valchera
Chiara Conti
Gianna Sepede
Mario Caltabiano
Anna Maria Pizzorno
Carla Cotellessa
Rosa Maria Salerno
Filippo Maria Ferro
Publicatiedatum
01-10-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-009-9247-9

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