The relationship between attechment style and alexithymia in adult individuals

In this study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between attachment styles and alexithymia in adults. In this context, the relationships between personal information and the variables of the study were investigated, and whether there was any difference between variables was examined. In this cross-sectional study, the attachment styles and alexithymia levels of the participants were measured through scales with validity and reliability studies. The scales of the study conducted with 400 university students aged 18-25 living in Istanbul in 2021 are as follows: "Relationship Scales Questionnaire (PTA) and Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20". The validity and reliability study of the Relationship Scales Questionnaire Sumer and Güngör (1999) and the validity and reliability study of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) was carried out by Güleç et al. (2009). tested by analysis. According to the research findings, it was found that there is a moderate positive correlation between attachment style and alexithymia in adults. It was found that there was a low negative correlation between secure attachment and alexithymia. Similarly, a low degree of positive correlation was found between avoidant attachment and alexithymia. Finally, it was found that there was a low positive correlation between anxious attachment and alexithymia. As a result, it has been seen that secure attachment is an important variable in recognizing and expressing emotions.