Alexithymia, Personality, Internet Addiction, and Interpersonal Relationships

Autor: Andreia Matias, Cristina Soeiro, Iris Almeida, Renato Pessoa Santos, Ricardo Ventura Baúto, Sandra Oliveira
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Medical Sciences Forum, Vol 22, Iss 1, p 42 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2673-9992
DOI: 10.3390/msf2023022042
Popis: This article delves into an explanatory model of interpersonal behavior based on alexithymia and internet dependence, demonstrating how these factors affect interpersonal relationships in a sample of university students. Alexithymia refers to a persistent difficulty in identifying, describing, and expressing emotions, which can hinder emotional connection with others. Internet addiction can lead to a neglect of interactions and social isolation, thereby reducing interpersonal relationships. The results of this study suggest that both alexithymia and internet addiction can have a negative impact on interpersonal relationships by interfering with the expression of emotions, communication and social engagement.
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