The research that has been completed on this disorder still leaves many
questions unanswered
questions unanswered
Research still needed:
Future research should further examine risk factors, and clarify how genetic and environmental factors contribute to DID
More studies should determine the nature of the physical and psychological differences evident among alters, how they develop, and their significance
Psychopharmacological studies are needed to determine which medications work best, and why they are effective
Multicultural research is necessary to determine how sociocultural factors
affect the development and clinical presentation of DID
More studies should determine the nature of the physical and psychological differences evident among alters, how they develop, and their significance
Psychopharmacological studies are needed to determine which medications work best, and why they are effective
Multicultural research is necessary to determine how sociocultural factors
affect the development and clinical presentation of DID
why?
Gaining an improved understanding of Dissociative Identity Disorder involves more than the categorization of another mental disorder. Increased knowledge in this area also contributes to an improved understanding of the nature of consciousness and the mind-brain relationship, as well