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The Relationship between Sense of Coherence, Alexithymia, and Aggression among Psychiatric Patients

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health

Abstract

Background: The growing research focus on aggressive behavior in individuals with psychiatric disorders is gaining significant attention, and it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of the variables linked to predicting aggression to enhance treatment and prevention strategies. Aim: The present study intends to assess the relationship between sense of coherence, alexithymia, and aggression among psychiatric patients. Subjects and Method: Utilizing a correlational research design, socio-demographic & clinical questionnaire, Sense of Coherence Questionnaire (SOC-13), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and brief aggression questionnaire— (BAQ) in a sample of 200 psychiatric inpatients. Results: Most patients exhibit elevated levels of aggression and alexithymia and Low Sense of Coherence. Conclusion: There were strong statistically significant negative correlations between Sense of Coherence with both aggression and alexithymia. Notably, aggression and alexithymia were found to have a highly statistically significant positive correlation. Recommendation: A training program designed for patients with alexithymia will incorporate psychological interventions and cognitive training to help them recognize and articulate their emotions and feelings more effectively.

DOI

10.21608/pssjn.2024.310260.1323

Keywords

aggression, Alexithymia, psychiatric patients, sense of coherence

Authors

First Name

Samar

Last Name

Gabal

MiddleName

Atiya

Affiliation

psychiatric nursing and mental health , faculty of nursing, port said university, port said

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samarattieh@nur.psu.edu.eg

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Volume

11

Article Issue

4

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52427

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-08-08

Publish Date

2024-12-29

Page Start

188

Page End

212

Print ISSN

2356-8658

Online ISSN

2682-3241

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https://pssjn.journals.ekb.eg/article_400873.html

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866

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Port Said Scientific Journal of Nursing

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https://pssjn.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Relationship between Sense of Coherence, Alexithymia, and Aggression among Psychiatric Patients

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30 Dec 2024