Dissociative disorders in Japan ; A pilot study with the Dissociative Experiences Scale and a semi-structured interview
Year: 1996
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: AJapanese version ofthe Dissociative Experiences Scale (j-DES) was developed and administered to 199 late adolescents, 40 nO/mal adults, 16 schizophrenics, and 19 subjects with dissociative disO/ c ders whose diagnoses were made with a comprehensive assessment including a semi-structured interview.As a result, theJ-DES yielded comparable reliability and validity with those established for the Dissociative Experience Scale in North America.Of 19 with dissociative disorders, one was identified as multiple personality disorder (MPD [bSM-IV name change: dissociative identity disorder)) and eight were identified as dissociative disorder not otherwise specified (DDNOS).A large percentage ofthose withDDNOS had partial symptomatic profiles ofMPD except for identity disturbance.The distribution ofJ-DES scores suggested that the concept of a dissociative continuum is cross-culturally applicable, although the presentation ofdissociative disorders may be influenced lYy theJapanese cultural background.
Author: Masahiro Umesue
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3035509656