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Symptom overreporting and dissociative experiences: A qualitative review
H Merckelbach1, I Boskovic1, D Pesy2
1Forensic Psychology Section, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Consciousness and Cognition
|February 11, 2017
Summary
Self-reports of dissociation and overendorsing unusual items are linked. This connection may stem from measurement artifacts, dissociative psychopathology, or response styles, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychopathology
Background:
- Dissociative phenomena research has overlooked the link between self-reported dissociation and overendorsement of eccentric items.
- This overlap suggests a complex relationship requiring deeper investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the dissociation-overreporting link.
- To explore and discuss various interpretations of this observed association.
- To highlight the need for further research to disentangle this phenomenon.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies documenting the dissociation-overreporting link.
- Discussion of theoretical interpretations of the observed association.
- Exploration of potential methodological and clinical implications.
Main Results:
- A documented link exists between self-reported dissociative phenomena and the tendency to overendorse eccentric items.
- Several interpretations are proposed: measurement artifact, dissociative psychopathology (e.g., fantasy proneness, impaired internal monitoring), or response bias (e.g., malingering).
- These interpretations are not mutually exclusive and may vary across different samples.
Conclusions:
- The dissociation-overreporting link can introduce noise into research datasets.
- Further research is crucial to clarify the origins and implications of this association.
- Investigating this link is essential for accurate assessment of dissociative symptoms.
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