مجلة أنسنة للبحوث و الدراسات
Volume 14, Numéro 2, Pages 297-311
2024-05-30

Examining The Association Between Alexithymia And The Big Five Personality Traits

Authors : Hamdi Bacha Yasmine .

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between alexithymia and the Big Five Personality Traits, exploring their implications for emotional processing and personality functioning. Alexithymia, characterized by difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions, has been a subject of significant interest in psychological research. The Big Five Personality Traits: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness, are widely recognized as a comprehensive model for understanding individual differences in personality, by providing a comprehensive overview of existing literature on alexithymia, including its prevalence, measurement, and association with emotional processing. It also discusses the significance of the Big Five Personality Traits in personality psychology.

Keywords

Alexithymia ; Big Five Personality Traits ; Emotional Processing ; Emotional Awareness ; Personality Functioning