What is the relationship of depression and inability to express emotions in middle-aged men?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 16:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Alexithymia, a difficulty in recognizing and expressing thoughts and emotions, is more common among men. In this study, a group of Finnish investigators examined whether long-term alexithymia is associated with male aging per se, or to aging-related psychological and somatic symptoms. In addition, they examined whether gonadal hormone levels affect these associations.