The Twenty-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale

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This is a short questionnaire used to measure trait alexithymia on a scale between 20 to 100. It was originally created by Bagby, Taylor, and Parker in 1994 (Journal of Psychosomatic Research).

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The following statements inquire about your thoughts and feelings in a variety of situations. For each item, indicate how well it describes you by choosing the appropriate numbered response.

READ EACH ITEM CAREFULLY BEFORE RESPONDING.

Answer as honestly as you can. Thank you.

ANSWER SCALE: 1 2 3 4 5

DOES NOT DESCRIBES ME
DESCRIBE ME VERY WELL

I am often confused about what emotion I am feeling. *

It is difficult for me to find the right words for my feelings. *

I have physical sensations that even doctors don’t understand. *

I am able to describe my feelings easily. *

I prefer to analyze problems rather than just describe them. *

When I am upset, I don’t know if I am sad, frightened, or angry. *

I am often puzzled by sensations in my body. *

I prefer to just let things happen rather than to understand why they turned out that way. *

I have feelings that I can’t quite identify. *

Being in touch with emotions is essential. *

I find it hard to describe how I feel about people. *

People tell me to describe my feelings more. *

I don’t know what’s going on inside me. *

I often don’t know why I am angry. *

I prefer talking to people about their daily activities rather than their feelings. *

I prefer to watch “light” entertainment shows rather than psychological dramas. *

It is difficult for me to reveal my innermost feelings, even to close friends. *

I can feel close to someone, even in moments of silence. *

I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems. *

Looking for hidden meanings in movies or plays distracts from their enjoyment. *

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