Dissociative disorders affect 29% of the clinical population, with women diagnosed 9 times more often than men. For this study, the authors used a phenomenological approach to uncover experiences of 5 men with dissociative identity disorder. Findings revealed 5 themes: history, alters, male gender expectations and identity, challenges, and strengths and support. Implications for practitioners are discussed.

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分离性身份障碍男性的生活经历

分离性障碍影响 29% 的临床人群，女性被诊断出的频率是男性的 9 倍。在这项研究中，作者使用现象学方法来揭示 5 名患有分离性身份障碍的男性的经历。调查结果揭示了 5 个主题：历史、改变、男性性别期望和身份、挑战、优势和支持。讨论了对从业者的影响。