ALEXITHYMIA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO EMOTIONAL DEPRIVATION

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to examine the relationship between alexithymia and emotional deprivation among undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts, at the University of Jordan.

Subject and method: The sample consisted of (662) students (244, males, and 418 females). The Toronto Scale (TAS-20) and Emotional Deprivation Scale were used.

Results: The result revealed a high level of alexithymia among the sample, moreover, emotional deprivation was low. Results also showed a negative correlation between alexithymia and emotional deprivation. There were no significant statistical differences in the level of alexithymia and the level of emotional deprivation due to gender, age, or the interaction between them.

Conclusion: The results of the study indicated higher level of alexithymia is accompanied by lower levels of emotional deprivation.