ArticleAnnals of neurosciences2026
A Dual Regulatory Model Linking Alexithymia to Internet Addiction: Affective and Cognitive Pathways.
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Background: Internet addiction is increasingly conceptualised as a disturbance in affective and cognitive self-regulation rather than excessive use. Alexithymia, characterised by impaired emotional awareness, may heighten vulnerability by reducing the ability to identify and regulate emotions, thereby increasing the chances of indulging in maladaptive coping behaviours such as internet addiction. Purpose: The study aimed to examine the mechanism underlying alexithymia and internet addiction by investigating the mediating roles of psychological distress (affective dysregulation) and mindfulness (cognitive-regulatory capacity) in college students. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative research study was carried out among college students ( Results: Alexithymia was positively associated with internet addiction ( Conclusion: The findings supported parallel dual-regulatory pathways in which alexithymia was linked to internet addiction, with psychological distress and mindfulness serving as significant statistical pathways. These results indicated the relevance of integrated self-regulation frameworks in understanding behavioural addictions.
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