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Dissociative absorption is a unique factor in a three-factor model and is clinically relevant. This tendency specifically predicts obsessive-compulsive symptoms, distinguishing it from general psychopathology.

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  • Psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Dissociative absorption's role as a unique factor or part of a general dissociative factor is debated.
  • Absorption is typically considered non-clinical but may link to obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if absorption is a unique dissociative factor.
  • To investigate absorption's clinical relevance, particularly its association with obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed on data from 679 undergraduates.
  • A purified absorption scale was developed from the original inclusive factor.

Main Results:

  • Factor analyses supported a three-factor model of dissociation.
  • The purified absorption scale predicted various psychopathology measures.
  • Absorption uniquely and longitudinally predicted obsessive-compulsive symptoms more than general psychopathology.

Conclusions:

  • Absorption is a distinct dissociative tendency.
  • Absorption is clinically significant, especially concerning obsessive-compulsive symptoms.