TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - The relationship between self-harm and alexithymia
JO  - Scandinavian journal of psychology
A1  - Norman, Hilary
A1  - Borrill, Jo
SP  - 405
EP  - 419
VL  - 56
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0036-5564
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sjop.12217
ID  - ref1
ER  -