@article{ref1,
title="The relationship between self-harm and alexithymia",
journal="Scandinavian journal of psychology",
year="2015",
author="Norman, Hilary and Borrill, Jo",
volume="56",
number="4",
pages="405-419",
abstract="This paper presents a systematic review of the literature concerning the relationship between alexithymia and self-harm. Fifteen studies were selected following a systematic search of relevant databases. <br><br>RESULTS indicate significantly higher levels of alexithymia in women who self-harm compared with women who do not self-harm. Studies of men were less conclusive and require further investigation. A subsample of the studies found that childhood abuse and bullying were more likely to be associated with self-harm if alexithymia was present as a mediator. Other studies found that depression mediated between alexithymia and self-harm. The results indicate that the poor emotional cognition and expression associated with alexithymia may increase vulnerability to self-harm, particularly in women.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0036-5564",
doi="10.1111/sjop.12217",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sjop.12217"
}