Ethics code: IR.IAU.NEYSHABUR.REC.1403.050
khajeh Hasani Rabari F, Mansouri A.
(2025). The relationship between childhood trauma and psychological distress in individuals with chronic pain: The mediating role of alexithymia and mindfulness. Rooyesh. 14(10), 171-180.
URL: http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-6439-en.html
1- Department of Psychology, Ne.C., Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Ne.C., Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran. , mansoury_am@iau.ac.ir
Abstract: (165 Views)
The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of alexithymia and mindfulness in the relationship between childhood trauma and psychological distress in individuals with chronic pain. This research employed a descriptive-correlational design using structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of individuals with chronic pain in Neyshabur in 2024 who had referred to medical centers. A total of 255 participants were selected using convenience sampling and responded to the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ; Bernstein et al., 2003), the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10; Kessler et al., 2002), the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS; Bagby et al., 1994), and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ; Baer et al., 2012). Data were analyzed using path analysis. The results indicated a good model fit. Childhood trauma had a significant and direct effect on both alexithymia and mindfulness. Furthermore, alexithymia and mindfulness had significant direct effects on psychological distress (p<.05). Additionally, the findings revealed that alexithymia and mindfulness mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and psychological distress (p<.05). It can be concluded that childhood trauma affects psychological distress indirectly through the mediating roles of alexithymia and mindfulness.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
Clinical Psychology Received: 2025/07/21 | Accepted: 2025/08/11 | ePublished: 2025/12/31