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Exploring the Relationship between Emotion Dysregulation and Alexithymia: A Comparative Study among Adults with Childhood Trauma

Author(s) Ms Aarsha Rajan, Mr. Ashwanth Kanna V
Country India
Abstract This study explored the relationship between emotion dysregulation and alexithymia among adults with a history of childhood trauma. A total of 350 participants aged 18-55 years were recruited using convenience sampling from a pool of 400 respondents, following screening with the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ). Standardized instruments, including the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), were administered to assess the key variables. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between emotion dysregulation and alexithymia (r = .624, p < .01), indicating that individuals with greater difficulty regulating emotions also tend to experience more difficulty identifying and expressing their feelings. Gender differences were not statistically significant, suggesting that childhood trauma exerts a comparable emotional impact across genders. Occupational status was significantly associated with alexithymia (p = .007), with employed individuals reporting higher scores. Additional demographic variables such as marital status, birth order, residential area, and family income status, showed descriptive patterns without reaching significance. The findings highlight the lasting impact of early adverse experiences on emotional functioning in adulthood and emphasize the importance of trauma-informed interventions targeting emotional awareness and regulation skills.
Keywords Emotion Dysregulation, Alexithymia, Childhood Trauma, DERS, TAS-20, Trauma-Informed Interventions, Emotional Processing
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80551
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