Lived Experiences of Men With Dissociative Identity Disorder. Issue 2 (6th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zeligman, Melissa; Greene, Jennifer H.; Hundley, Gulnora; Graham, Joseph M.; Spann, Sarah; Bickley, Erin; Bloom, Zachary
• Is Part Of: Adultspan journal. Volume 16:Issue 2(2017:Oct.)
• Page Start: 65
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 2017-10-06
• Subjects: dissociative identity disorder -- mental health -- gender; Adulthood -- Periodicals; Aging -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 361.06084
• DOI: 10.1002/adsp.12036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-6817

Abstract

Abstract : 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.