Abstract
This study aimed to explore emotional regulation, alexithymia, and interpersonal relations in a Spanish sample of 146 adult deaf participants and 146 typical hearing participants. For the deaf sample, the associations between type of language used and the above variables were also analyzed. Results showed that deaf participants scored higher on alexithymia and lower for positive relationships. However, no differences were found between deaf and typical hearing participants on emotional regulation. Regarding language use (Spanish Oral Language, SOL; Spanish Sign Language; or both), deaf participants used both languages in most contexts. Deaf participants who reported using SOL as their main mode of expression showed greater positive relationships than deaf participants who use both languages. Deaf participants who reported using both languages scored higher in emotional attention and emotional repair. These results evidence an association between the language use of deaf participants and alexithymia.
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