A dataset containing items from the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS). There are 20 variables and 1925 observations
Usage
data("tas")
Details
1
I am often confused about what emotion I am feeling2
It is difficult for me to find the right words for my feelings3
I have physical sensations that even doctors don’t understand4
I am able to describe my feelings easily5
I prefer to analyze problems rather than just describe them6
When I am upset, I don’t know if I am sad, frightened, or angry7
I am often puzzled by sensations in my body8
I prefer just to let things happen rather than to understand why they turned out that way9
I have feelings that I can’t quite identify10
Being in touch with emotions is essential11
I find it hard to describe how I feel about people12
People tell me to describe my feelings more13
I don’t know what’s going on inside me14
I often don’t know why I am angry15
I prefer talking to people about their daily activities rather than their feelings16
I prefer to watch “light” entertainment shows rather than psychological dramas17
It is difficult for me to reveal my innermost feelings, even to close friends18
I can feel close to someone, even in moments of silence19
I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems20
Looking for hidden meanings in movies or plays distracts from their enjoymentgender
"M" (male) or "F" (female)
Note
There are three domains
Difficulty identifying feelings: items 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14
Difficulty describing feelings: items 2, 4, 11, 12, 17
Externally oriented thinking: items 10, 15, 16, 18, 19
References
Briganti, G., & Linkowski, P. (2019). Network approach to items and domains from the Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Psychological reports.
Examples
data("tas")