Methodology

Variables -
Independent variable - Extent of Alexithymia
Dependent variable - Perception of Parenting, Experience of Close relationships

Sample
Participants must be males aged 18 to 25 years of age.

Data Collection Tools

1. Toronto Alexithymia Scale - 20 - This scale measures alexithymia in young adults. The scale
consists of 20 items
2. Experiences in Close Relationships Scale - Short Form - This scale measures the attachment
styles in adults, and is focussed on close relationships. It consists of 12 items.
3. Perception of Parents - College-Student Scale - This scale measures autonomy support,
involvement, and warmth provided by both parents. It consists of 42 statements - 21 about the
mother, and 21 about the father.

Procedure
The participants will receive the three questionnaires, for alexithymia, experience in close
relationships, and perceived parenting, via Google Forms. Informed consent will be taken and they will
be explained about what the study entails. After careful analysis of their responses and scoring, the
participants will face a semi-structured interview with questions about their ability to experience and
express emotions and how they think it affects their close relationships. The contents of the interviews
will be transcribed and will undergo a thematic analysis. The final results will contain an analysis of the
questionnaire scores, supported and backed by the themes in the interview transcriptions.