Abstract:

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dissociative symptoms and the relationship between childhood traumas and clinical variables in individuals who have committed crimes and are followed up in the forensic psychiatry service. 55 patients followed in Elazig City Hospital High Security Forensic Psychiatry (YGAP) service were included in the study. A semi-structured sociodemographic data form, Childhood Trauma Scale (CTQ-28) and Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) were administered to all participants. The DES total score was 26.7±11.9 in delinquent patients with a diagnosis of mood disorder. A positive and significant correlation was found between DES amnesia, depersonalization/derealization subscores and CTQ-28 physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse and minimalization subscores. According to the research findings, the frequency of having dissociative experiences is low in delinquent mood disorder patients, while it is high in other patient groups. It also suggests that it should be routinely investigated in terms of dissociative symptoms and childhood neglect-abuse in psychiatric patients who have committed crimes.

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