Table 1. Demographic characteristics and behavior data of study participants.a,b.
| Characteristics | Statistics, n (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 9 (45) |
| Female | 11 (55) |
| Education level | |
| Undergraduate | 8 (40) |
| Postgraduate | 12 (60) |
| TAS-20a pretest severity level | |
| Borderline alexithymia (52-60) | 5 (25) |
| Definite alexithymia (61-69) | 12 (60) |
| Severe alexithymia (≥70) | 3 (15) |
| Academic major | |
| Design | 13 (65) |
| Nondesignb | 7 (35) |
a
TAS-20: 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale.
b
Non-design majors: Psychology, Business, Computer Science, and Engineering.