Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore associations between alexithymia and dyadic coping in couples. The Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Dyadic Coping Inventory were administered to 112 heterosexual couples. The results showed that higher alexithymia was associated with lower dyadic coping for each partner. Unexpectedly, these associations were reversed regarding the couple's alexithymia: higher alexithymia in the couple was associated with higher dyadic coping. Associations differed by gender. This study provides a better understanding of the effect of alexithymia on the way couples face stress and underlines the need to investigate alexithymia in couple research and practice.
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