%0 Journal Article %T Explanation of self-differentiation in accordance with attachment styles and alexithymia %J International Journal of Behavioral Sciences %I Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences %Z 2322-1194 %A Karami, Jahangir %D 2014 %\ 08/01/2014 %V 8 %N 2 %P 139-147 %! Explanation of self-differentiation in accordance with attachment styles and alexithymia %K Self-differentiation %K Attachment Styles %K alexithymia %R %X Introduction: The present study conducted to explain self-differentiation according to attachment styles and alexithymia.Method: This is a descriptive–correlational study in which 325 students were selected through stratified random sampling. To gather required data self-differentiation questionnaire (DSIR- R), Hazan and Shower attachment questionnaire plus alexithymia inventory (FTAS-20) were used. Data analysis was also conducted by statistical methods of correlation and regression.Results: Findings showed that there was positive and significant relationship between safe attachment style and self-differentiation. There was a negative relationship between aversive attachment style and self-differentiation either. Results were also suggestive of a negative relationship between alexithymia and self-differentiation. All things considered, aversive attachment style, alexithymia and safe attachment style can predict self-differentiation.Conclusion: According to the results, safe attachment style as well as emotional expression are the main factors contributing to high level of self-differentiation. %U https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67866_e8230c16d97438226acd01a6fe48fbd0.pdf