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Alexithymia and Personality Disorders in the Adolescent Non-suicidal Self Injury: Preliminary Results
- Source :
- Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences; February 2014, Vol. 114 Issue: 1 p372-376, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The aim of the present study was to describe the characteristics of repetitive self-injurious behaviour and related personality functioning as well as to explore the relationship between NSSI and alexithymia in a sample of NSSI adolescents (mean age= 16.1 yrs) within therapeutic communities. The results showed a representation of Cluster B personality features and personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic, antisocial). A significant association between NSSI behaviours and alexithymia was found. Additionally, the data supported the use of SWAP-200-A as an instrument for assessing personality functioning and personality pathology in adolescents who self-injure. Future research will be necessary to confirm these results.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18770428
- Volume :
- 114
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs34068510
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.12.714