Table 4.
The relationship between alexithymia diagnosis and factor structure of TAS-20.
| Factor structure of the TAS-20 | n (%) | Mean (SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty identifying feelings | |||
| No alexithymia | 48 (13.8) | 11.8 (3.0) | <.001 |
| Possible alexithymia | 129 (37.2) | 16.6 (2.9) | |
| Alexithymia | 170 (49.0) | 24.0 (3.3) | |
| Difficulty describing feelings | |||
| No alexithymia | 48 (13.8) | 11.5 (2.5) | <.001 |
| Possible alexithymia | 129 (37.2) | 14.1 (2.2) | |
| Alexithymia | 170 (49.0) | 17.3 (2.6) | |
| Externally oriented thinking | |||
| No alexithymia | 48 (13.8) | 22.4 (3.5) | <.001 |
| Possible alexithymia | 129 (37.2) | 20.6 (3.5) | |
| Alexithymia | 170 (49.0) | 20.5 (3.4) |