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The Relationships between Early Trauma, Dissociation, and Alexithymia in Alcohol Addiction
Alessio GoriVittoria ArdinoGiuseppe CraparoVincenzo Carettisubject
Alexithymiamedicine.medical_specialtyDissociation (neuropsychology)medicine.drug_classmedia_common.quotation_subjectAlcohol addictionEarly traumaDissociativeHV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. CriminologyAlexithymiamedicinePsychiatryPathologicalBiological Psychiatrymedia_commonAlcohol addictionbusiness.industryAddictionBrief ReportSignificant differencemedicine.diseasePsychiatry and Mental healthHealthy individualsRA Public aspects of medicinebusinessDissociationClinical psychologydescription
Objective Addiction is often considered a dissociative behavior that is related to alexithymia and developmental trauma. The study aims were to explore the relationships between early trauma, alexithymia, and dissociation. Methods A total of 117 (males=60; females=57) alcohol-addicted individuals and 117 healthy individuals (males=60; females=57) were administered a series of self-report questionnaires that assess traumatic experiences, alexithymia, and pathological dissociation. Results Correlation analyses indicated significant correlations between alexithymia, dissociation, and trauma and a significant difference between the target and control groups, with higher alexithymia and dissociation scores in the target group. Conclusion These findings suggest that trauma, alexithymia, and dissociation are predictors of alcohol addiction.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-01 | Psychiatry Investigation |