I am curious to know if is there any recent evidence suggesting that gender can play a role in the development of dissociative identity disorder, as well as the type and manifestation of the DID?
No, there is no evidence for this. In fact, some question the existence of dissociative identity disorder.
Greetings Dr. Bevan,
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this specific question on the impact of gender on the manifestation and type of dissociative identity disorder (DID).
Although, I am aware that DID is more commonly diagnosed in female individuals, it is essential to avoid generalizations. Further, I was of the assumption that gender-based differences in DID are not well-established, due to the relatively low prevalence of profiling the magnitude of the disorder and the complexities of its diagnosis.
However, some studies have suggested that trauma, which is often a contributing factor to DID, may be experienced differently based on gender, potentially influencing its manifestation. Therefore, I was nevertheless curious if is there any available clinical research work corroborating my claim to fully understand the gender-related aspects of DID and how they may affect its presentation and treatment.
Regards,
Muziwandile