What this bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq measures
This bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq estimates self-reported alexithymia emotion identification signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into emotion naming, body signals, fantasy life, outer expression. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your alexithymia index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed alexithymia emotion identification signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Emotion naming
How often difficulty naming emotions with words fits you.
Body signals
How often difficulty reading body emotion signals fits you.
Fantasy life
How often limited fantasy and imagery habits fit you.
Outer expression
How often outer emotional expression gap habits fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq
Complete 22 items to receive your alexithymia index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your alexithymia index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Alexithymia | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed alexithymia emotion identification signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Alexithymia | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring alexithymia emotion identification signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Alexithymia | 66 to 100 | Frequent alexithymia emotion identification signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq patterns on this screener
- A alexithymia index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Alexithymia index and sibling screeners
This bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: emotion naming, body signals, fantasy life, outer expression. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Beck anxiety inventory BAI | Anxiety frequency rather than emotion identification gaps |
| Beck cognitive insight scale BCIS | Cognitive insight rather than alexithymia domains |
Bermond Vorst Alexithymia BVAQ FAQ
What does this bermond vorst alexithymia questionnaire bvaq measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a alexithymia index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high alexithymia score mean I cannot feel emotions?
No. It reflects self-report agreement with items about naming and describing feelings. Many people feel emotions strongly yet struggle to label them. Only a clinician can evaluate alexithymia in context.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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