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Dissociation as a mediator of the relationship between recalled parenting and the clinical correlates of auditory hallucinations
Author(s) -
Offen Liz,
Thomas Glyn,
Waller Glenn
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
british journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.479
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8260
pISSN - 0144-6657
DOI - 10.1348/01446650360703357
Subject(s) - psychology , auditory hallucination , dissociation (chemistry) , psychopathology , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , mediator , psychosis , psychiatry , medicine , chemistry
Background:This study of patients who experience auditory hallucinations examined the potential role of dissociation as a mediator in the relationship between memories of parental behaviours during childhood and psychopathology in adulthood. Method:Thirty‐six patients who experienced auditory hallucinations completed standardized measures of recalled parental behaviours, beliefs about voices, depression and dissociation. Regression analyses were used to test for mediating effects. Results:The findings support a model where dissociation mediates the relationship between paternal overprotection and depression. There were no significant findings regarding the relationship between recalled parenting and beliefs about voices. Discussion:The clinical and research implications of the study are outlined, emphasizing dissociation as a potential treatment target.