Impact of alexithymia, speech problems and parental emotion recognition on internalizing and externalizing problems in preschoolers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alexithymia, characterized by difficulty identifying and describing emotions and an externally oriented thinking style, is a personality trait linked to various mental health issues. Despite its recognized importance, research on alexithymia in early childhood is sparse. This study addresses this gap by investigating alexithymia in preschool-aged children and its correlation with psychopathology, along with parental alexithymia.

Methods

Data were analyzed from 174 parents of preschoolers aged 3 to 6, including 27 children in an interdisciplinary intervention program, all of whom attended regular preschools. Parents filled out online questionnaires assessing their children's alexithymia (Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire-Parent Report) and psychopathology (Strengths

SUBMITTER: Jarvers I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11386473 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature