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Relationships between Coping Strategies and Styles of Dissociation

Nevaeh Allen, John Woodman

Abstract

Coping methods are used to manage symptoms of anything from a bad day to diagnosed disorders and are associated with a change in those symptoms. The current study investigates the relationship between stress and coping strategies on levels of detachment-type and compartmentalization-type dissociation in a general undergraduate population. Using a multivariate regression analysis, predictive coping strategies were found for individuals experiencing detachment-type or compartmentalization-type dissociation. Individuals experiencing compartmentalization-type dissociation were found to utilize behavioral disengagement, denial, and substance use as coping strategies. Those experiencing detachment type dissociation engaged in coping strategies of behavioral disengagement, self-blame, and substance use. Understanding the effect of coping strategies on detachment-type and compartmentalization-type dissociation highlights the gap in education and resources for using more positive coping strategies.

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published

June 20, 2026

Keywords 

Dissociation; 

Nonclinical Sample;

Perceived Stress;

Coping Strategies