A Study of Neuropsychological Functions in Young Adults Diagnosed with Dissociative Disorder.
Indian journal of psychological medicine July 2, 2025 Sonal Agarwal, Shahzadi Malhotra, Vibha Sharma et al.
Young adults diagnosed with dissociative disorder show poorer performance on tests of executive function, inhibitory control, and verbal memory compared to healthy controls, though some neuropsychological domains did not differ. The study compared 30 individuals with dissociative disorder and 30 healthy controls aged 18-30 in North India. Those with the disorder scored higher on the Dissociative Experiences Scale, indicating more dissociative experiences. Moderate associations were found between executive functioning, verbal memory, inhibitory control, and dissociative experiences. These findings highlight the link between neuropsychological factors and dissociative disorders in an Indian population, which may inform clinical assessments and interventions.