Research indicates dissociative experiences (DE) are prevalent in adolescents. However, the exact phenomenology and underlying mechanisms of dissociation in adolescence have yet to be clarified. The current study explores the presentation of, and possible psychological factors maintaining, dissociation in this population. Two online self-report surveys captured data from 3076 adolescents aged...
PsyArXivFebruary 18, 2026Emma Černis, Milan Antonović, Katie Lofthouse et al.
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ObjectiveResearch indicates higher prevalence of dissociative experiences in adolescents than in adults. However, the exact phenomenology and underlying mechanisms of dissociation in adolescence have yet to be clarified. The current study explores the presentation of, and possible psychological factors underlying, dissociation in this population.MethodTwo online self-report surveys captured...