Socio-Demographics Determinants, Clinical Correlates and Family Environment Among Dissociative Disorder

Abstract

Dissociative disorder is a stress-related disorder usually present in adolescents and younger age groups. Family environment and use of dysfunctional coping strategies play important roles in the initiation and maintenance of dissociative disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the demographics determinants, clinical correlates and family environment among individuals with dissociative disorder. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional hospital based observational study; Ninety (90) participants selected purposively who were diagnosed with dissociative disorder as per criteria of ICD-10. Socio demographic, clinical datasheet and the Family Environment Scale were applied. Result: Cohesiveness, Independence, Achievement Orientation and Organization were found below average in family of participants. Conflict and Control were found to be above average. Conclusion: Cohesion, Independence, excessive negative Control and Conflict present in the family are responsible for occurrence or emergence of dissociative symptoms at severe level.