ArticleChild psychiatry and human development2026
The Bridge Between Childhood Trauma and Alexithymia Among Adolescents with Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: A Network Bridge Analysis.
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- Post-traumatic Reactions and Social-Emotional Competence Among Chinese High School Students Experiencing COVID-19 Lockdown: A Network Analysis.Child psychiatry and human development · 2026Article
- Role of childhood trauma in interoception and alexithymia in schizophrenia.Journal of psychiatric research · 2026Article
- Associations of childhood trauma with clinical features and inflammatory cytokines in adolescents with first-episode and recurrent major depressive disorder.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- The mediating role of alexithymia in the relationship between childhood trauma and exercise addiction.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Alexithymia and self-injury functions as mediators between childhood maltreatment and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Investigating the Relationship Between Hopelessness, Alexithymia, Mind Wandering, Rumination, and Clinical Features in Patients with Bipolar Disorder.Brain sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Childhood trauma and alexithymia are significant risk factors for adolescent mental health issues. Prior research has linked these factors to psychopathology, but the complexities of their interrelation remain underexplored. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between various forms of childhood trauma and alexithymia in adolescents with depressive and bipolar disorders. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and network analysis were utilized on data from 2343 Chinese adolescents (aged 12-18 years, 77.93% female) diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder. Measures included the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20). SEM demonstrated a significant correlation between childhood trauma and alexithymia. Network analysis identified emotional abuse and difficulty identifying feelings as central nodes. Emotional abuse emerged as a key factor for difficulty in emotional identification among adolescents. This study highlights the need for early intervention and the importance of emotional nurturing in childhood to prevent long-term socioemotional difficulties.
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