This study explores the link between interpersonal trauma (experienced in childhood and adulthood) and the severity of depression and dissociation in adult individuals.
It found that while both types of trauma are correlated with depressive symptoms, childhood trauma is specifically linked to higher levels of dissociation.
The research suggests that dissociation may act as a mediator, meaning it could play a role in how childhood trauma impacts depression, indicating that targeting dissociation in therapy may help those who experienced childhood trauma.