Relationship between interoceptive accuracy, interoceptive sensibility, and alexithymia

Zamariola, Giorgia; Vlemincx, Elke; Corneille, Olivier; Luminet, Olivier

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2017.12.024

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“…Moreover, this finding is particularly notable given similarities between the interpretative aspect of interoception (as measured by the EDI) and alexithymia (see Eshkevari, Rieger, Musiat, & Treasure, 2014). Our result provides further insight into current debates and contrasting findings regarding the relationship between alexithymia and interoception (see Longarzo et al, 2015;Zamariola, Vlemincx, Luminet, & Corneille, 2018).…”

Section: Further Moderator Analysissupporting

confidence: 58%

Self-reported interoceptive deficits in eating disorders: A meta-analysis of studies using the eating disorder inventory

Jenkinson

Taylor

Laws

2018

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

149

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This meta-analysis is the first to confirm that large interoceptive deficits occur in a variety of eating disorders and crucially, in those who have recovered. These deficits may be useful in identifying and distinguishing eating disorders. Future research needs to consider both objective and subjective measures of interoception across different types of eating disorders and may fruitfully examine interoception as a possible endophenotype and target for treatment.

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Section: Further Moderator Analysissupporting

confidence: 58%

Self-reported interoceptive deficits in eating disorders: A meta-analysis of studies using the eating disorder inventory

Jenkinson

Taylor

Laws

2018

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

149

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“…However, it should be noted that interoceptive accuracy, autism, and alexithymia have not consistently been linked in previous studies: two recent studies have found no associations between autism and interoceptive accuracy in adults (33,34). Similarly, two additional studies have found no association between interoceptive accuracy and alexithymia (34,59).…”

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confidence: 89%

Interoception in Anorexia Nervosa: Exploring Associations With Alexithymia and Autistic Traits

2020

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Background: Previous research on whether interoception is altered in anorexia nervosa (AN) using the heartbeat tracking task has yielded inconsistent results. However, no previous research has examined whether interoception is associated with alexithymia and autistic traits in AN, conditions which are more prevalent in this population and thought to be related to performance in this task. The aim of this study was to explore whether altered interoception in AN is associated with alexithymia and autistic traits. Methods: We assessed interoceptive accuracy using the heartbeat tracking task in n = 37 people with AN, and n = 37 age and gender matched healthy controls (HC), and explored within the AN group if interoceptive accuracy was related to self-rated alexithymia or autistic traits. We also assessed self-reported interoceptive ability, and the relationship between subjective and actual performance. Results: Heartbeat tracking task performance was not found to be altered in the AN group compared to the HC group. However, confidence ratings in task performance in the AN group were lower compared to the HC group. Unlike the HC group, confidence ratings in the AN group did not correlate with task performance. Within the AN group there was no relationship between interoceptive accuracy, alexithymia, and autistic traits, after controlling for the potential confounders of anxiety and depression. There was a relationship between confidence ratings and illness severity in the AN group. Conclusion: The results found no differences between heartbeat tracking task performance in people with AN compared to HC. There was no association between task performance, alexithymia and autistic traits in AN. Results do suggest that people with AN exhibit lowered confidence in their task performance, and that they may lack insight into this performance compared to HC. The findings are discussed in the context of potential significant limitations of the heartbeat tracking task, with recommendations for future research into interoception in AN.

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“…Finally, in many cases, translations of the MAIA appear to have been used without any prior examination of factorial validity (e.g. Dutch: [29]; French: [30]; Greek: [31]; Polish: [32]), which is also likely to have resulted in artefactual results [33].…”

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Translation and validation of a Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA)

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The 32-item Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) is a widelyused measure of multidimensional interoception. In the present study, we examined the psychometric properties of a Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) translation of the MAIA. Methods An online sample of 815 Malaysian Malays (women n = 403) completed a novel translation of the MAIA. Validated measures of trait mindfulness and self-esteem were also completed to facilitate a preliminary assessment of convergent validity. Results Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the MAIA items reduced to a 19-item, 3-factor model. The 3-factor model was further tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) alongside the parent 8-factor model. Both models had good fit on some indices, but lessthan-ideal fit on other indices. The 3-factor model evidenced comparatively better fit, with fit indices being adequate following modification. Multi-group CFA indicated both the 3-factor model and the 8-factor model had full strict invariance across sex. However, evidence for construct and convergent validity was mixed. Conclusions Overall the 3-dimensional Malay MAIA was demonstrated to be both internally consistent and invariant across sex, but further evidence of construct and convergent validity is required. Issues that affect the dimensionality of MAIA scores in the present and extant work are discussed in conclusion.

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Relationship between interoceptive accuracy, interoceptive sensibility, and alexithymia

Cited by 80 publications

References 37 publications

Self-reported interoceptive deficits in eating disorders: A meta-analysis of studies using the eating disorder inventory

Self-reported interoceptive deficits in eating disorders: A meta-analysis of studies using the eating disorder inventory

Interoception in Anorexia Nervosa: Exploring Associations With Alexithymia and Autistic Traits

Translation and validation of a Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA)

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