Abstract
22 combat Viet Nam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were investigated for alexithymia. Of those subjects examined, 41% proved to be alexithymic. Theoretical implications for this finding are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Affective Symptoms / psychology*
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Combat Disorders / psychology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Psychological Tests
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Psychometrics
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / psychology*
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology*