BVAQ
Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire (BVAQ)
The BVAQ (Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire) is a self-report tool that measures a person's level of alexithymia. It explores five dimensions: difficulty verbalizing emotions, difficulty identifying emotions, operational thinking styles, poor imagination and reduced emotional arousal. It is intended to provide a detailed assessment of an individual's ability to recognize and express their emotions.
- Number of questions
- 40 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Bermond, B., Vorst, H.C.M. (2001)
- Category
- Interpersonal issues
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Scores are summed to obtain a total alexithymia score as well as scores for each subdimension. Predefined cutoffs make it possible to interpret the respondent's level of alexithymia.
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