Trauma-Related Dissociation: Brain and Behavioural Measures of Dissociative Identity Disorder

This thesis aims to outline and explore the trauma-relatedness of the DID with reference to both behavioural and neurobiological measures and to amalgamate both the brain and behaviour. As described, traumatisation and dissociation are interlinked but the underpinnings of DID are still widely debated. The outlined literature in this thesis aims to provide further insight into the complexity of the disorder. It begins with behavioural measures, explored in chapters two and three exemplifying the importance of traumatisation and the link between traumatisation and dissociation. Then the neurological aspect is highlighted through fMRI studies highlighting specific areas. Those begin in chapter three through to chapter six. Finally, a general discussion and summary of the findings follows, referencing how the research presented pairs with existing literature, clinical implications as well as suggestions for future research.