Abstract:

Objective: The aim of this study is examing the relationship between alexithymic features in adolescents and their interpersonal relationship styles and problem solving abilities. Methods: A hundred and three subjects were enrolled to the study. Participants were given sociodemographic properties form, Alexithymia Scale for Children, Problem Solving Skills Scale for Children and Interpersonal Relationship Styles Scale. Results: The relationship between alexithymic features in adolescents and problem solving abilities is negatively directed. In addition to this, there is a statistically significant and negative correlation between alexithymic features in adolescents and nourishing relationship style which is the subscale of interpersonal relationship styles. However, there is no statistically significant correlation between alexithymic features in adolescents and interlocking relationship style which is the subscale of interpersonal relationship styles. Conclusion: The results of the study put forth that there is a significant relationship between alexithymic features in adolescents and their interpersonal relationship styles and problem solving abilities. Evaluation of alexithymic features in adolescents could be important to understand their interpersonal relationships styles.  

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