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Department of Psychology,Bandargaz Branch. Islamic Azad University. Bandargaz. Iran .
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Department of Psychology, Bandargaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandargaz, Iran,
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Department of Psychology, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
Abstract
Background & Purpose: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between emotional alexithymia and self-compassion and body image concerns in female high school students. Method: The research method was correlational. The statistical population included female high school students in District 22 of Tehran (N=2500). According to the Krejci-Morgan table, a sample of 260 was selected using convenience sampling. Research tools were the MBSRQ Body Image Questionnaire, Toronto Emotional Alexithymia Scale (Bagby et al., 2000), and Self-Compassion Questionnaire (Reese et al., 2011). Data were analysed using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results: There was a significant positive relationship between body image concerns and emotional alexithymia (r=.283, p<.01) and between body image concerns and self-compassion (r=.831, p<.01). These two variables predicted 71% of body image concerns variance, with self-compassion being a stronger predictor (β=.806). Conclusion: Alexithymia and self-compassion are factors affecting body image concerns in students.
Farrokh Moghadam,M. , Nikan,A. S. and esmailnezhad,M. (2025). The Relationship Between Emotional Alexithymia and Self-Compassion and Body Image Concerns in Students. (e231188). Child Emotional Development Psychology, 1(4), e231188
MLA
Farrokh Moghadam,M. , , Nikan,A. S. , and esmailnezhad,M. . "The Relationship Between Emotional Alexithymia and Self-Compassion and Body Image Concerns in Students" .e231188 , Child Emotional Development Psychology, 1, 4, 2025, e231188.
HARVARD
Farrokh Moghadam M., Nikan A. S., esmailnezhad M. (2025). 'The Relationship Between Emotional Alexithymia and Self-Compassion and Body Image Concerns in Students', Child Emotional Development Psychology, 1(4), e231188.
CHICAGO
M. Farrokh Moghadam, A. S. Nikan and M. esmailnezhad, "The Relationship Between Emotional Alexithymia and Self-Compassion and Body Image Concerns in Students," Child Emotional Development Psychology, 1 4 (2025): e231188,
VANCOUVER
Farrokh Moghadam M., Nikan A. S., esmailnezhad M. The Relationship Between Emotional Alexithymia and Self-Compassion and Body Image Concerns in Students. Child Emotional Development Psychology, 2025; 1(4): e231188.
