Lived Experiences of Men With Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative disorders affect 29% of the clinical population, with women diagnosed 9 times more often than men. For this study, the authors used a phenomenological approach to uncover experiences of 5 men with dissociative identity disorder. Findings revealed 5 themes: history, alters, male gender e...

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Published inAdultspan journal Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 65 - 79
Main Authors Zeligman, Melissa, Greene, Jennifer H., Hundley, Gulnora, Graham, Joseph M., Spann, Sarah, Bickley, Erin, Bloom, Zachary
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.2017
Subjects
dissociative identity disorder
gender
mental health
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Summary:Dissociative disorders affect 29% of the clinical population, with women diagnosed 9 times more often than men. For this study, the authors used a phenomenological approach to uncover experiences of 5 men with dissociative identity disorder. Findings revealed 5 themes: history, alters, male gender expectations and identity, challenges, and strengths and support. Implications for practitioners are discussed.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/adsp.12036