The relationship between alexithymia, depression, anxiety, and stress in elderly with multiple chronic conditions in China: a network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to construct a network structure to investigate the connections between alexithymia, depression, anxiety, and stress in Chinese older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), identifying core and bridge symptoms, and comparing the network structure across different levels of alexithymia.

Methods

This study used a cross-sectional survey design and convenience sampling to recruit participants from six cities in Jiangsu Province. The study assessed the levels of alexithymia, depression, anxiety, and stress in older adults with MCC using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Network analysis was performed using R language to identify core and bridge symptoms in the network and compare the

SUBMITTER: Shang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10389667 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature