May 2014 PMID 24788904

Dissociative identity disorder: An empirical overview.

Martin J Dorahy, Bethany L Brand, Vedat Sar, Christa Krüger, Pam Stavropoulos, Alfonso Martínez-Taboas, Roberto Lewis-Fernández, Warwick Middleton

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Peak: 3 in Aug 2021
across 5 sources since Jan 2018

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What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a moderate consensus that DID is a real and complex disorder supported by recent research. Participants use words like 'empirical overview,' 'proof,' and references to scientific studies and videos to underscore the importance of understanding DID scientifically, moving beyond misconceptions often fueled by media portrayals.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the validity of dissociative identity disorder (DID) as a real condition, with some expressing skepticism about misconceptions and media over-representation.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing the article, videos, and research studies, indicating at least some engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include sharing resources, discussing scientific evidence, and debating the authenticity of DID, demonstrating a reasonable level of active involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions, potentially influencing public understanding of DID.

Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews research on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), highlighting its complex nature, validity, and the challenges in studying it scientifically.
  • DID can be distinguished from other disorders using structured diagnostic tools and is linked to factors like childhood trauma and cultural influences, with about 1% prevalence in the general population.
  • Recent studies are uncovering neurobiological and cognitive markers of DID, and empirically-based treatments, especially phase-oriented approaches, are being developed, although some research areas still need more investigation.]

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Colubrid ☭
@ColubridC · X

Remember to use Sci-Hub! :) https://t.co/kveayASHO1 https://t.co/tpQ1o4HLu9 https://t.co/O0KLg6GhVB https://t.co/YUxfz0ZlpW https://t.co/V5k0cqBUF4 https://t.co/nPpblV0QoF https://t.co/1d8NXk6jwS https://t.co/A1n9EbQWLN Do you want more? I have more. Lots more. :) https://t.co/U50iQ94qmA

Aug 9, 2021 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 404 followers View post →
SEJE HOMI
@sejehomi · X

DORAHY, Martin J. et al. Dissociative Identity Disorder: An empirical overview. (2014) The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, v. 48, n. 5, p. 402–417. https://t.co/spa2cN0Uwm

Aug 22, 2023 · 3 likes · 20,906 followers View post →
Dissociatively Jess*
@identity_diss · X

Dissociative identity disorder: An empirical overview - Martin J Dorahy, Bethany L Brand, Vedat Şar, Christa Krüger, Pam Stavropoulos, Alfonso Martínez-Taboas, Roberto Lewis-Fernández, Warwick Middleton, 2014 https://t.co/vvIru8tWXI

Jun 29, 2024 · 1 like · 4,285 followers View post →
Giovanni Semeraro
@semeraro_g · X

@ugoarrigo @Michele_Arnese https://t.co/QCP6UXyZ0K

Dec 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2,389 followers View post →
♒️Dr. Sag3 H3ru
@Sag3H3ru · X

Me, Myself, and I: Dissociative Identity Disorder https://t.co/IEpBEoAolz via @YouTube

Sep 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,844 followers View post →
there is no ass in dissociation.
@dissociacrip · X

https://t.co/Cvi7sWK3R2 https://t.co/pbqGiwOuzu

Jan 14, 2022 · 1 like · 433 followers View post →

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ZeyteN
@xZeyteN · X

@LaMereParfaite Au delà, voici qlq références pour t'instruire comme un bon adulte sur la vie : https://t.co/CIexxtpo7C / https://t.co/5PZiqXZ2a8 Et je reste ouvert à t'envoyer plus de ressources en DM si tu souhaites augmenter ta connaissance / faire évoluer ta représentation sur ça ou autre :D

Jul 26, 2025 · 134 followers View post →
SP-FM real vs. ORA-DID mythe
@SatanPanicOPAC · X

https://t.co/DtnLa2YqxQ

Feb 9, 2025 · 587 followers View post →
Giovanni Semeraro
@semeraro_g · X

@ugoarrigo @Michele_Arnese https://t.co/QCP6UXyZ0K

Dec 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2,389 followers View post →
Diana Charlotte
@BestMagicalGirl · X

@M0rganaF I'm looking for proof that the condition ain't real & I just keep finding that it's over-represented (thanks to the media) and that there's a lot of misconceptions. So while I agree that the person in the meme is lying, I can't agree the condition is fake. https://t.co/fqDiwYLxZG

Oct 29, 2024 · 1 like · 105 followers View post →
Shadexana
@shadexana6 · X

@AspLovePolitics @HaymarketAtDawn https://t.co/3KXsuZK5ts

Oct 25, 2024 · 1 like · 92 followers View post →
♒️Dr. Sag3 H3ru
@Sag3H3ru · X

Me, Myself, and I: Dissociative Identity Disorder https://t.co/IEpBEoAolz via @YouTube

Sep 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,844 followers View post →
Dissociatively Jess*
@identity_diss · X

Dissociative identity disorder: An empirical overview - Martin J Dorahy, Bethany L Brand, Vedat Şar, Christa Krüger, Pam Stavropoulos, Alfonso Martínez-Taboas, Roberto Lewis-Fernández, Warwick Middleton, 2014 https://t.co/vvIru8tWXI

Jun 29, 2024 · 1 like · 4,285 followers View post →
PIRATARIA É UM DEVER CÍVICO
@FYouDarlin · X

@HatropElla https://t.co/wiirNELIgm a pesquisa de 2014

Aug 22, 2023 · 425 followers View post →
SEJE HOMI
@sejehomi · X

DORAHY, Martin J. et al. Dissociative Identity Disorder: An empirical overview. (2014) The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, v. 48, n. 5, p. 402–417. https://t.co/spa2cN0Uwm

Aug 22, 2023 · 3 likes · 20,906 followers View post →
ryan
@ranpotism · X

i think these will help in med school https://t.co/7ixP2BHwTo https://t.co/9JZpxMTI9u https://t.co/HHdNAs88Wu https://t.co/n7f5eiXl5T

Jul 22, 2023 · 287 followers View post →
Levity
@paulkeegan81 · X

Dissociative identity disorder: An empirical overview https://t.co/XjvN3NtZee https://t.co/l6TMQdYq0S

Feb 9, 2023 · 1,431 followers View post →
ryan
@ranpotism · X

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Oct 11, 2022 · 287 followers View post →
Doctor Bills
@drbillsz · X

@rcd76 @nypost https://t.co/FqO3f6zqXg

May 31, 2022 · 383 followers View post →
Wolf Bessy
@quacknotlacking · X

https://t.co/7o9sIXdGYC

Apr 26, 2022 · 1,058 followers View post →
Ok
@okyesbud · X

@MewnTheBat @LynneLuhLynne @TheOmniLiberal I don't know what to say to you bud. https://t.co/5a8PBESTGq https://t.co/8KDJUbyPkP https://t.co/iHD8s9dEI1 https://t.co/aGw4AhEwNA Like we can agree it's not researched perfectly. But they've been diagnosed and all this exists. Is it really their fault if they believe it??

Mar 27, 2022 · 1 like · 25 followers View post →
Détesteur de Bus LiO
@LaPetiteSatire · X

@Mphala12 @ChalotteSalotte @Hispanovnr https://t.co/FHALV9Pnnf https://t.co/i881fiDOWR https://t.co/d8PiKAO9r0 https://t.co/n99KWvFmXF https://t.co/zw1miLsXpU https://t.co/aXPQMbkpoq "pseudo-science"

Feb 18, 2022 · 1,004 followers View post →
there is no ass in dissociation.
@dissociacrip · X

https://t.co/Cvi7sWK3R2 https://t.co/pbqGiwOuzu

Jan 14, 2022 · 1 like · 433 followers View post →
Détesteur de Bus LiO
@LaPetiteSatire · X

@Narb0_Mental @un__mao https://t.co/uI6iJ6IcYr https://t.co/n99KWvFmXF https://t.co/umJH3lneoj https://t.co/aXPQMbkpoq https://t.co/zw1miLsXpU https://t.co/S6beEbycyp

Dec 27, 2021 · 1,004 followers View post →
Lyn Patchwork
@KatieKatOnline · X

@SciShow has a wonderful video going over the disorder from a medical perspective https://t.co/3jxOIyKSN3

Oct 7, 2021 · 54 followers View post →
KW
@kemonowoods · X

RT @eidolon_ally: Remember to use Sci-Hub! :) https://t.co/kveayASHO1 https://t.co/tpQ1o4HLu9 https://t.co/O0KLg6GhVB https://t.co/YUxf…

Aug 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 51 followers View post →
Schrodinger's Alter
@HollowPuff · X

RT @eidolon_ally: Remember to use Sci-Hub! :) https://t.co/kveayASHO1 https://t.co/tpQ1o4HLu9 https://t.co/O0KLg6GhVB https://t.co/YUxf…

Aug 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,735 followers View post →
Colubrid ☭
@ColubridC · X

Remember to use Sci-Hub! :) https://t.co/kveayASHO1 https://t.co/tpQ1o4HLu9 https://t.co/O0KLg6GhVB https://t.co/YUxfz0ZlpW https://t.co/V5k0cqBUF4 https://t.co/nPpblV0QoF https://t.co/1d8NXk6jwS https://t.co/A1n9EbQWLN Do you want more? I have more. Lots more. :) https://t.co/U50iQ94qmA

Aug 9, 2021 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 404 followers View post →