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    Family Functioning and Alexithymia: A Cross-Cultural Study in Pakistani and Australian Adults
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Nimra Zubair; SP20-BPY-011; Ms. Zaeema Farooq; LHR TP 8870
    The present study is focused on investigating the relationship between family functioning and alexithymia, as well as to examine any cross-cultural differences in these factors among Pakistani and Australian adults. The sample for this cross-sectional study consisted of 250 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 40 years. Among them, 150 adults were from Pakistan, with an age range of 18 to 37, and 100 adults were from Australia, with an age range of 18 to 40. A convenient online mode of data collection was applied that enabled a wider range of individuals from Pakistan and Australia to participate. Self-report measures including the demographic questionnaire, Family Assessment Device (FAD), and Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) were used to assess the study variables. The correlation analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between alexithymia and general family functioning, as well as all subscales of family functioning in both the Pakistani and Australian samples. Indicating poor family functioning has a relationship with the prevalence of alexithymia in adults of both Australian and Pakistani groups. Hierarchical regression analysis also indicated that general family functioning and all subscales of family functioning (communication, problem-solving, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, and behavior control) positively predicted alexithymia. Moreover, the independent samples t-test revealed that the prevalence of alexithymia was significantly different in family functioning, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, and affective involvement whereas there was no difference in externally oriented thinking, problem-solving, or behavioral control between Pakistani and Australian adults. The study's findings highlight the importance of family functioning in impacting individual's emotional expressiveness and the need for culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches.
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    Relationship between Executive Functions, Alexithymia and Anxiety Symptoms across Adolescence
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2018) Sadia Jafar; SP14-BPSY-005; Dr. Farzana Ashraf,; LHR TP 5406
    The current study explores the role of executive functioning in the development of alexithymia, and anxiety in adolescents and hypothesized that executive functioning is negatively related and negative predictor of alexithymia and anxiety. Further, there could be significant differences between executive functioning, alexithymia and anxiety across early and middle adolescents and the gender difference between executive functioning, alexithymia and anxiety is also expected. In the cross-sectional study, 185 adolescents selected through simple random sampling from schools of Burewala City. Alexithymia was measured by Toronto Alexithymia scale (Bagby, Parker, & Taylor, 1994) and anxiety was measured by Hamilton Anxiety Scale (Hamilton, 1959). Design Fluency Test and Color-Word Interference Test from Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (Delis, Kaplan, & Kramer, 2001) were used to measure executive functioning. The statistical analysis of Pearson product moment correlation, simple regression analyses and MANOVA were applied for hypotheses testing. The results suggested that executive function is significantly negatively correlated with Alexithymia and Anxiety but not the predictor of alexithymia and anxiety. Further the results explains that there are significant gender differences in executive functioning, Alexithymia and anxiety across early and middle adolescents. The present study concluded that adolescent’s developmental crisis leads to different problems that affect the physical and psychological health of adolescents that demands proper management and suitable interventions.
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    Childhood Trauma, Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation in Adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Khadija Tul Zahra; CIIT/SP23-RCP-009/LHR; Dr. Mahira Ahmed; LHR TP 9541
    This current study was conducted with the aim of examining the relationship among childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation and alexithymia in adults with obsessive compulsive disorder. Using correlational research design, the participants with the age range of 20-44 years were selected through purposive sampling strategy for the participants diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder from different hospital in Lahore. This study revealed that almost 51.1% males and 48.9% females has participated. Toronto Alexithymia Scale (Bagby, 1994), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-short form (Bernstein & Fink, 1998) and Emotional Regulation Inventory (Roth et al., 2009) were utilized. Moreover, results revealed that childhood trauma was associated with emotional dysregulation. Furthermore, regression analysis reported that childhood trauma is significant predictor of alexithymia and emotional dysregulation and explains the variance in alexithymia and emotional dysregulation. In addition, mediation analysis showed that the significant indirect pathway of the study variables which further revealed that there is variation from alexithymia among childhood trauma and emotional dysregulation. Thus, findings revealed that there is significant correlation between childhood trauma and emotional dysregulation among adults with obsessive compulsive disorder. Alexithymia significantly mediates the association between childhood trauma and alexithymia. Moreover, this research would be beneficial to fill out the research gap in Pakistani literature as there is scarcity in studying the mediating pathway of alexithymia among obsessive compulsive disorder adults in Pakistan. People might take guidance that child’s environment must be hindrance free so that they could protect themselves from developing pathologies in later life.
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    Early Maladaptive Schemas, Alexithymia, Emotional Regulation, and Death Anxiety Adults with Phobias
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Rabia Rehman; SP23-RCP-018/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf
    This study aimed to investigate the relationships between early maladaptive schemas, alexithymia, emotional regulation, and death anxiety in adults with phobias. It further examined the mediating role of alexithymia and emotional regulation in the association between maladaptive schema modes and death anxiety. Using a correlational research design, a purposive sample of 250 individuals with specific phobias, aged 18 to 40, was recruited from psychological clinics and mental health centers across Punjab, Pakistan. Participants were assessed using the Schema Mode Inventory (SMI), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS 20), Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Death Anxiety Scale (DAS). Results from SPSS-26 indicated significant correlations among the variables, highlighting that maladaptive schema modes, such as Vulnerable Child and Punitive Parent, strongly predict increased death anxiety. Alexithymia mediated the relationship between maladaptive schema modes and death anxiety, while dysfunctional emotional regulation strategies, such as suppression, amplified the effects. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying death anxiety in individuals with phobias. They emphasize the need for therapeutic interventions targeting schema modes, improving emotional awareness, and fostering adaptive regulation strategies to alleviate death anxiety. This research contributes valuable insights into culturally sensitive approaches for addressing phobia-related anxiety in Pakistan.
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    Association between Stressful Life Events, Alexithymia, Anxiety Sensitivity and Intimate Partner Acceptance Rejection among Pregnant Women
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Saira Majeed; SP23-RCP-023; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9516
    This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Stressful Life Events, Alexithymia Anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection among pregnant women. Using a correlational research design and purposive sampling technique, data were collected from (n=300) participants aged between 18 and 40 by using a questionnaire measuring the frequency of Stressful Life Events, ischemia anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection. Participants were selected from the different Punjab hospitals and divided into trimester and after pregnancy. Standardized instruments used in the study were the Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire (SLESQ), Toronto Alexithymia (TAS), Anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Adult Relationship Questionnaire (IARQ). The result indicated that stressful life events significantly predicted both Alexithymia and Anxiety Sensitivity moderated Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection, and this relationship. These findings suggest that emotional dysregulation and heightened sensitivity may enhance the impact of stressful life events on intimate relationships. They provide valuable insight into possible factors that can contribute to partner acceptance and rejection and have practical implications for developing culturally appropriate interventions and policies.