Dissociation as a mediator of the relationship between recalled parenting and the clinical correlates of auditory hallucinations

Abstract

The clinical and research implications of the study are outlined, emphasizing dissociation as a potential treatment target.

The relationship between dissociation and voices: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

“…The between-group studies all reported significant effects between dissociative experiences and voice-hearing. The remaining five correlational studies similarly showed significant bivariate associations for the dissociationvoices relationship (Kilcommons & Morrison, 2005;Lysaker & LaRocco, 2008;Offen et al, 2003a;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2012a;Varese et al, 2012), with two studies also employing multiple regression analysis showed that dissociation variables predicted voices when accounting for the effect of other possible predictors (Perona-Garcelán et al, 2008;2012b& Kilcommons & Morrison, 2005. In addition to the above investigations, one study used an experience sampling design to examine the relationship between voices and dissociation in a voice-hearing sample only (Varese et al, 2011b), and found that instances of voices in the daily life of voice-hearers are associated with increased dissociation even after controlling for the effect of comorbid symptoms (paranoia).…”

“…Twelve studies investigated the relationship between voice-hearing and dissociation in a psychosis sample (Kilcommons & Morrison, 2005;Lysaker & LaRocco, 2008;Maggini, et al, 2002;Offen et al, 2003a;Offen et al, 2003b;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2008;PeronaGarcelán et al, 2010;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2012a;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2012b;Spitzer, 1997;Varese et al, 2011;Varese et al, 2012). Seven studies employed a between-group design.…”

“…Varese et al, 2012) and quality of childhood relationships (e.g. Offen et al, 2003a) have implications in the development of dissociation and voices, the experience of trauma and early relationships should also be taken into account in future studies. In addition, it has been argued that attachment theory may advance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying distressing voices and help to explain well-established associations between interpersonal traumas and voice-hearing (Read & Gumley, 2008;Longden, Madill, & Waterman, 2012).…”

“…populations, several studies (k = 17) included in this review also considered the potential impact of traumatic life experiences on voices and/or dissociation, seventeen studies included a quantitative measure of trauma(Anketell et al, 2010;Brewin & Patel, 2010; study 1 & 2;Dorahy et al, 2009;Goff et al, 1991;Honig et al, 1998;Kilcommons & Morrison, 2005;Kilcommons et al, 2008;Laddis & Dell, 2012;Lysaker & LaRocco, 2008;Offen et al, 2003a;Offen et al, 2003b; Morrison & Peterson, 2003; Perona-Garcelán et al, 2010;Perona- Garcelán et al, 2012a;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2014;Varese et al, 2012). Five studies examined the relationship between trauma exposure and voices and/or hallucinationproneness measures(Kilcommons & Morrison, 2005;Kilcommons et al, 2008;Morrison & Petersen, 2003;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2012a;Perona-Garcelán et al, 2014).…”

Childhood trauma, psychosis and schizophrenia: a literature review with theoretical and clinical implications

“…Experiencing auditory hallucinations as malevolent has been found to be related to paternal overprotection (i.e. being ‘controlling and intrusive’) and low levels of paternal care (124).…”