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| Published: August 22, 2021
A Study on Alexithymia, Attachment Styles & Emotional Regulations in Adults
Masters in Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, Punjab, India Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.100.20210903
DOI: 10.25215/0903.100
ABSTRACT
The attachment theory helps us understand that for a stable and conscious individual to develop, it takes secure attachment. Only when an individual can explore and learn in a healthy and loving environment it is then, that it will grow into a personality that can handle emotions well. Emotional Regulation is the ability to exert control over one’s emotional state and on the other hand deficiency in identifying and describing feelings is termed as Alexithymia. The current research aims to study the relationship between emotional regulation and alexithymia among adults based on their Attachment style. A sample of 60 individuals were collected for the same. Standardised scales were used. The results found that significant positive correlation between alexithymia and emotional regulation (expressive suppression facet). Also there exists a significant negative correlation among subscales of attachment (closeness) and alexithymia. The study suggests that expression of emotions and venting out of the feelings is useful in maintaining a warm cosy relation amongst individuals. Also, being aware of one’s mental framework consequently decreases the level of anxiety.
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© 2021, Arora A.
Received: July 02, 2021; Revision Received: August 04, 2021; Accepted: August 22, 2021
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.100.20210903
10.25215/0903.100
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Published in Volume 09, Issue 3, July- September, 2021