The implication of alexithymia in personality disorders: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alexithymia, characterized by difficulty identifying and expressing emotions, is often associated with various psychiatric disorders, including personality disorders (PDs). This study aimed to explore the relationship between alexithymia and PD, focusing on their common origins and implications for treatment.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines using databases such as MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and Web of Science. The inclusion criteria were studies assessing adults with DSM-5-diagnosed personality disorders using validated alexithymia scales. The Newcastle‒Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of the included studies.

Results

From an initial yield of 2434 citations, 20 peer-reviewed articles met the inclusion criteria

SUBMITTER: Chaim CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443833 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature