Relationship between Alexithymia and Suicidal Ideation: Does Depression Play a Role as Mediator Variable?
Subject Areas : psychology
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Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between alexithymia and suicidal ideation while considering the role of depression as a mediator variable. A sample of 200 students from Tarbiat Moallem University completed the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Suicide Ideation Scale, and Beck Depression Inventory. Data was analyzed using multiple regressions. The results showed that depression was a mediator between alexithymia and suicidal ideation only to an extent. Results also showed that suicidal ideation was directly and significantly correlated with alexithymia.