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Philosophy. Psychology. Pedagogy

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Russian
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Psychology
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Article
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159.923.2
DOI: 
10.18500/1819-7671-2014-14-2-84-90

Emotional and Personal Correlates of Body Modifications

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Polskaya Natalya A., Saratov State University
Abstract: 

The article presents the results of the research of emotional and personal correlates of body modifications (N = 135). The following methods were used: emotional intelligence questionnaire EmIn, (D. Lyusin), Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Cook-Medley Hostility Scale, self-injury scale (N. A. Polskaya). The link between body modifications and self-injuries was discovered. In connection to body modifications self-injury becomes a cultural symbol taking part in constructing desired identity. Emotional and personal correlates of body modifications are presented by successful emotional identification, and the ability to express negative emotions (hostility, cynicism, aggression) in interpersonal interaction. They are connected to social interaction and identification.

Key words: 
body modification
self-injury
emotional intelligence
hostility
alexithymia
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