Indi̇vi̇duals i̇n the 13-15 age groups i̇n the alexithmia impact on levels of empathy

Alexithymia which is generally described as ineligible situation of identification of senses and their expression has been increasingly seen in the society nowadays. In may be argued that Alexithymia symptoms are especially increasing at primary school aged children. In literature there are researches arguing that empathy which is defined in generally as thinking like others and put oneself in someone's place is decreasing. On the other hand, there have not been enough research focusing on relationship between Alexithymia and empathy. For this reason, the relationship between Alexithymia and empathy of individuals at primary school was examined in this research. The study in this context, the province of Istanbul Maslak Elementary School and Mehmet IPG High school students studying in the 2014-2015 academic year at the school (n = 170) elementary school students, to clients from the Sarıyer Municipality of family counseling center, and Saunders Baron outgoing students to municipal summer courses Empathy Scale and Toronto Alexithymia the survey was conducted containing the scale. Individuals in the 13-15 age group, according to the results of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between empathy levels and levels of alexithymia (p <0.01). The empathy of individuals, only the number of siblings and father's education found to be statistically significant; TAS is above the level of the class were found to be statistically significant effect (p <0.05). Key Words: Alexithymia, Empathy, primary school.