Alexithymia in a sample of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Under some variables

Authors

  • Soulaf Alzayak Master’s student, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria
  • Faten Mashael Professor, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria
  • Rania Ali Professor, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria

Keywords:

Alexithymia –Autism spectrum disorder– Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the level of alexithymia among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the city of Latakia, and to explore its association with selected demographic and clinical variables, including mother’s age, educational level, and symptom severity.

A random sample of 48 mothers of children diagnosed with ASD was selected and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-26), developed by Taylor & Bagby (1980).

Findings indicated a moderate level of alexithymia among participants (60.4%). No statistically significant differences were found based on mother’s age However, significant differences were observed in relation to maternal education, favoring mothers with university-level education over those with intermediate or secondary education. Additionally, alexithymia levels were significantly higher among mothers of children with more severe ASD symptoms.

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Author Biographies

  • Soulaf Alzayak, Master’s student, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria

     

     

  • Faten Mashael, Professor, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria

     

     

  • Rania Ali, Professor, Psychological Counseling Department, Faculty of Education, Latakia University, Syria

     

     

     

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Published

2026-07-09

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Vol. 48 No. 2 (2026): Latakia University (formerly Tishreen) Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Arts Humanities Series

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Alexithymia in a sample of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Under some variables . (2026). Latakia University (formerly Tishreen) Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Arts Humanities Series, 48(2), 645-665. https://journal.latakia-univ.edu.sy/index.php/humsc/article/view/21525