IMPACT OF ALEXITHYMIA ON AGGRESSION: THE SERIAL MEDIATION THROUGH IMPULSIVITY AND EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION AMONG PRISONERS

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of alexithymia on aggression the chain mediating effect of impulsivity and emotional dysregulation among prisoners. The sample size of the present study consisted of 210 prisoners. The study was conducted in Central Jail Multan and Women Jail Multan. This study applied a survey research design. The convenient sampling technique was used in this research. Four scales were used, Perth Alexithymia -Questionnaire -Short Form (PAQ-S), Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ), Impulsive Behavior Short Scale-8 and, Brief Emotional Dysregulation Scale. The results reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between alexithymia and aggression. There is also the significant positive mediating effect of impulsivity and emotional dysregulation. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that individuals with higher levels of alexithymia often leads more aggressive behaviors and difficulties in emotional regulation. Also, higher level of alexithymia often leads to impulsivity. The study has some future suggestions and implications, it is suggested to use a longitudinal research design and stratified random sampling. The implications of the study include intervention programmes and developing rehabilitation programs.