Correlation between Dissociative Symptoms and Psychological Stress among Adolescents

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University-Egypt

2 Assistant professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University- Egypt

3 Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University-Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Dissociative symptoms is characterized by a disruption in the normal
integration of consciousness, memory, emotion, perception, identity, body representation,
motor control, and behavior. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess correlation between
dissociative symptoms and psychological stress among adolescents. Design: A descriptive
correlational design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: The study was
carried out at faculty of nursing at Benha University in Benha City,Qaluobia Governorate.
Sample: A purposive sample composed of 572 first grade students. Tools: Three tools were
used. Tool (I):A structured Interview Questionnaire. Tool (II): Dissociative Experience
scale. Tool (III):Stress scale. Results: The study revealed that less than one quarter of the
studied students have high level of total dissociative symptoms while half of the studied
students have moderate level of total stress..Conclusion: The study concluded that there was
a statistical significant positive correlation between total students dissociative symptoms and
their total stress level. Recommendations: Psycho-educational program focused on the
psychological, physiological and social needs of adolescents.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 1
March 2022
Pages 1202-1217

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