Dissociation Research at the University of Birmingham

11/03/2025

We are really proud to say that our latest paper - authored by one of our fantastic graduate students - is now published!

In this paper, we used machine learning to analyse your responses to our 2022-2023 online study. This helped us identify which 'sources of stress' have the most impact on young people's levels of dissociation.

We wrote about it more here: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-external-factors-dissociation-young-people.html

Thank you so much for making this happen!

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/eip.70015

Everyday stress, loneliness, and feelings of exclusion or marginalization have been highlighted as the biggest risk factors, along with childhood trauma, for contributing to dissociation in teenagers and young adults, a new study has revealed. The findings challenge traditional perceptions of dissoc...

12/06/2024

New study!

We are seeking volunteers for our in-person study about memory, reality, and imagination - and how these link to dissociation, among other things.

Participants receive £15 via bank transfer or Amazon vouchers for completing an online survey about their experiences and wellbeing (30-45 minutes) and an in-person session involving a word-generation game, categorisation task, and a memory test (60 minutes).

You must be aged 18-30 years, have normal or corrected hearing, and feel confident in spoken English to participate. Additionally, you must be able to attend the in-person session at the University of Birmingham.

Register your interest by scanning the QR code in the poster below or email Gwynnevere Suter at gms377@bham.ac.uk.

24/11/2022

Our latest study is live! 🥳
We want to hear from 16-25 year olds who usually live in the UK.
More info here: https://bhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebUOnVOZDXlsA5w

17/11/2022

It's been quiet on here, but I'm excited to say that a new research project will be launching soon...!

This one will be for anyone aged 16 to 25 years old (inclusive), who usually lives in the UK.

No particular level of dissociation is required - we're interested in what life experiences might lead to some people experiencing / not experiencing dissociative feelings.

The survey link will give much more info... but for now, watch this space!