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This page contains research papers, studies, and academic publications related to alexithymia. These resources are valuable for researchers, clinicians, and anyone seeking to understand the scientific foundation of alexithymia research.

Foundational Research

Sifneos, P. E. (1973). The prevalence of 'alexithymic' characteristics in psychosomatic patients. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 22(2), 255-262.
Original paper coining the term 'alexithymia'
Read Paper | DOI: 10.1159/000286529

Bagby, R. M., Parker, J. D., & Taylor, G. J. (1994). The twenty-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale—I. Item selection and cross-validation of the factor structure. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 38(1), 23-32.
Development and validation of the TAS-20 assessment tool
Read Paper | DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(94)90005-1

Bermond, B., & Vorst, H. C. (2013). Validity and reliability of the Bermond–Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire. Personality and Individual Differences, 54(1), 30-35.
Validation study of the BVAQ assessment tool
Read Paper | DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2012.08.011

Contemporary Research

Lumley, M. A., Neely, L. C., & Burger, A. J. (2007). The assessment of alexithymia in medical settings: implications for understanding and treating health problems. Journal of Personality Assessment, 89(3), 230-246.
Clinical applications and assessment considerations

Research Areas

Alexithymia and Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Studies examining the relationship between alexithymia and autism
  • Prevalence rates and diagnostic considerations
  • Intervention strategies for dual diagnosis

Neuroimaging Studies

  • Brain imaging research on alexithymia
  • Neural correlates of emotional processing difficulties
  • Structural and functional brain differences

Clinical Populations

  • Alexithymia in various medical conditions
  • Psychosomatic disorders and alexithymia
  • Treatment outcomes and therapeutic approaches

Assessment and Measurement

  • Validation studies of alexithymia scales
  • Cross-cultural assessment considerations
  • Development of new measurement tools

Recent Publications

2020-2024

  • Contemporary research on alexithymia and emotional regulation
  • Meta-analyses and systematic reviews
  • Longitudinal studies on alexithymia development

2015-2019

  • Advances in neuroimaging research
  • Clinical intervention studies
  • Cross-cultural validation research

2010-2014

  • Theoretical developments in alexithymia research
  • Comorbidity studies
  • Assessment tool refinements

Research Methodologies

Quantitative Studies

  • Large-scale survey research
  • Experimental designs
  • Statistical modeling approaches

Qualitative Research

  • Interview-based studies
  • Phenomenological approaches
  • Case study methodologies

Mixed Methods

  • Combined quantitative and qualitative approaches
  • Triangulation studies
  • Sequential explanatory designs

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