Adults' attachment styles; assumptious role of parental conflict on alexithymia; regulatory role of parental infidelity

Objective: Study on Adults' attachment styles; predictor role of parental conflict on alexithymia; and evaluating the regulatory effect of parental infidelity. Additionally, the socio-demographical characteristics of the participants have also been analyzed. Method: sampling of this analysis consists of total 367 participants where 294 are female and 73 are male. Criteria: "Children's Perception of Parental Conflict- Adult Form", " Inventory of Experiences in Close Relationships-II " and "Toronto Alexithymia" have been used. For statistical analysis, SPSS has been used. Findings: As analysis shows, the points male contributers get in Toronto Alexithymia Scale's Difficulty in Expressing Feelings- lower size are higher. It is found that the infidelity of partner has a positive predictor effect on Alexithymia level as for participants. Nevertheless, it is seen that participants' The Avoidance and The Anxiety subscales of attachment style has also a positive predictor effect on Alexithymia level. Moreover, it is found that tha age status of the participants have a negative predictor effect on Alexithymia level. Conclusion: It is concluded that this study could pave the way for defining the factors that are effective on Alexithymia, provide data in regard with increasing the life quality of the individuals and contribute to the future relevant studies. Clinicians' having more knowledge about Alexithymia and its results will provide more efficient ways for treatment. The results of the study have been discussed within the framework of relevant literature and suggestions have been forwarded accordingly. Key Words: Alexithymia, attachment styles, parental infidelity, perception of parental conflict