Traumatic bonding
Traumatic bonding is a psychological response to abuse, where the victim develops an emotional attachment to their abuser. This term is most commonly used in reference to situations of domestic abuse, child abuse, or hostage situations.
Pronunciation
- Traumatic: /trəˈmatɪk/
- Bonding: /ˈbɒndɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "traumatic bonding" is derived from the words "trauma," which comes from the Greek word for "wound," and "bonding," which has its roots in the Old English word "bindan," meaning "to bind."
Definition
Traumatic bonding is a theory that explains the strong emotional ties that develop between two persons where one person intermittently harasses, beats, threatens, abuses, or intimidates the other. It is a phenomenon in which the victim feels a strong emotional attachment to the abuser, despite the danger and harm they are causing.
Related Terms
- Stockholm Syndrome: A psychological response where a captive begins to identify closely with his or her captors, as well as with their agenda and demands.
- Battered Person Syndrome: A physical and psychological condition of a person who has suffered (usually persistent) emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from another person.
- Coercive Control: A strategic pattern of behaviour designed to dominate a partner through a range of non-physical tactics.
- Gaslighting: A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traumatic bonding
- Wikipedia's article - Traumatic bonding
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