Emotion Regulation and Perceived Social Support as the predictors of Normative Male Alexithymia among Young Unmarried Men.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 102
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Emotion Regulation, Perceived Social Support and Normative Male Alexithymia scores will be the primary outcome attained at the end of the study. The first Independent Variable, Emotion Regulation, is measured by Emotion Regulation Questionnaire through its 2 factors: Cognitive Reappraisal (Range: 6-42) and Expressive Suppression (Range:6-28). Higher scores indicate greater use of the corresponding factor.
研究概览
简要总结
This prospective cross-sectional quantitative study aims to investigate Emotion Regulation and Perceived Social Support as predictors of Normative Male Alexithymia, among cis-gendered heterosexual unmarried men of age 20 to 30 who are proficient in English. Data will be collected by convenience sampling through forms circulated online to potential participants from KMC, Manipal and via social media. Data analysis employs Jamovi for statistical analysis, wherein the relationship among all the variables will be tested through Pearson/ Spearman correlation test and prediction of Normative Male Alexithymia will be done through Multiple Linear Regression. Necessary approvals will be obtained, ensuring confidentiality, offering mental health referrals, and responsible management of participant data will be ensured.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20.00 Year(s) 至 30.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Male
入选标准
- •1.Men who identify as cis-gendered heterosexual.
- •2.Men who are aged 20 to
- •3.Men who are unmarried.
- •4.Men who are proficient in English language.
排除标准
- •1.Men diagnosed with any psychiatric illness and or are in psychopharmacological therapy/psychotherapy.
- •2.Men who have physical disabilities.
- •3.Men who are unequipped to use technology.
结局指标
主要结局
Emotion Regulation, Perceived Social Support and Normative Male Alexithymia scores will be the primary outcome attained at the end of the study. The first Independent Variable, Emotion Regulation, is measured by Emotion Regulation Questionnaire through its 2 factors: Cognitive Reappraisal (Range: 6-42) and Expressive Suppression (Range:6-28). Higher scores indicate greater use of the corresponding factor.
时间窗: 1 year
The second Independent Variable is Perceived Social Support measured by Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Higher score indicates higher perceived social support (Range:12-84).
时间窗: 1 year
The Dependent Variable Normative Male Alexithymia is measured by Normative Male Alexithymia Scale-Brief Form (NMAS-BF). Higher scores reflect increased Normative Male Alexithymia (Range: 6-42).
时间窗: 1 year
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Sagarika UK
Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education