Latent profile analysis of delusion-like experiences among emerging adults of Kashmir.
BMC psychology February 13, 2026 Amir Sultan, Sadiya Sajad
Delusion-like experiences vary in degree among emerging adults, with three distinct subgroups identified: weak endorsement (29.7%), moderate endorsement (45.6%), and strong endorsement (24.7%). The strong endorsement group showed marked elevations in distress, preoccupation, and conviction dimensions, supporting hybrid models that view psychosis as a continuum with increased psychological impact at the upper end. Socio-demographic variables did not shape profile membership. The findings support a dimensional view of psychosis while revealing a separate subgroup at the upper severity end.