Alexithymia in individuals with chronic pain and its relation to pain intensity, physical interference, depression, and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Numerous studies have examined how alexithymia (difficulty identifying and describing
one's emotions and a preference for externally oriented thinking) relates to chronic pain and …
one's emotions and a preference for externally oriented thinking) relates to chronic pain and …
Headache and alexithymia in children and adolescents: what is the connection?
G Natalucci, N Faedda, D Calderoni, R Cerutti… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Background: Headache is one of the most common complaints in children and adolescents
and comorbidity rates are very high and the major associated diseases are depression …
and comorbidity rates are very high and the major associated diseases are depression …
Somatic, emotional and behavioral symptomatology in children during COVID-19 pandemic: the role of children's and parents' alexithymia
A Renzi, G Conte, R Tambelli - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the psychophysical wellbeing of children
worldwide. Alexithymia, a personality trait involving difficulties in identifying and expressing …
worldwide. Alexithymia, a personality trait involving difficulties in identifying and expressing …
Depression partially mediates the relationship between alexithymia and somatization in a sample of healthy children
LB Allen, Q Lu, JCI Tsao, LP Hayes… - Journal of health …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
A link between alexithymia and somatization has been widely established, yet little is known
about different factors that may influence this relationship. Evidence supporting the idea of …
about different factors that may influence this relationship. Evidence supporting the idea of …
Alexithymia and psychopathological symptoms in adolescent outpatients and mothers suffering from migraines: a case control study
R Cerutti, C Valastro, S Tarantino, M Valeriani… - The journal of headache …, 2016 - Springer
Background Headache is a common disorder affecting a growing number of children and
adolescents. In recent years, there has been an increase in scientific interest in exploring the …
adolescents. In recent years, there has been an increase in scientific interest in exploring the …
Somatization in children and adolescents with headache: the role of attachment to parents
Primary headache is a common somatic disorder in childhood that significantly affects
quality of life. The condition is strongly associated with a variety of internalizing and …
quality of life. The condition is strongly associated with a variety of internalizing and …
Familial factors relating to alexithymic traits in adolescents with psychiatric disorders
M Gatta, L Balottin, S Mannarini, G Chesani… - Clinical …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Few studies have explored alexithymia at the family level. Nevertheless since
family interactions have a crucial role in supporting the adolescents' development, the …
family interactions have a crucial role in supporting the adolescents' development, the …
Alexithymic characteristics in pediatric patients with primary headache: a comparison between migraine and tension-type headache
M Gatta, C Spitaleri, U Balottin, A Spoto… - The journal of headache …, 2015 - Springer
Background Alexithymia is a personality construct characterized by difficulties in verbal
emotional expression and a limited ability to use one's imagination. Evidence of alexithymic …
emotional expression and a limited ability to use one's imagination. Evidence of alexithymic …
Alexithymia in children with medically unexplained symptoms: a systematic review
M Hadji-Michael, E McAllister, C Reilly… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective Adult research investigating the link between alexithymia and medically
unexplained symptoms (MUS) has found a significant relationship between increased …
unexplained symptoms (MUS) has found a significant relationship between increased …
A narrative review on alexithymia in adolescents with previous adverse experiences placed for adoption, in foster care, or institutions. Prevalence, gender differences …
S Muzi - Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2020 - cab.unime.it
Alexithymia is a recognized risk factor for psychopathology, showing relationships with
internalizing and externalizing symptoms. The prevalence of alexithymia ranges from 7-21 …
internalizing and externalizing symptoms. The prevalence of alexithymia ranges from 7-21 …