Long Term Effects Of Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse and
Long-term Effects
Psychology 2001
What is abuse?
Can abuse be considered violence? Violence is considered a type of behavior intended to cause harm. Not all violence is the same. Not all acts of violence are carried out with intent. Intent is when physical or psychological harm occurs by accident and not with intent is not violence. All violence is not the same, sometimes it has to do with the issue of motivation and not intent. When violence is carried out because of motivational purposes it is considered abuse.
Abuse can take many forms. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal. It can also be a combination. Abuse is behavior which is used to control and subjugate another human, through the use …show more content…
It is defined as a pattern of behavior by the parents or guardians that affects the child cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social development. This is done by constant humiliation, intimidation, and belittling. Eventually the person loses self worth, and has a low self esteem.
Emotional abuse is based on power and control. This is the most common form of abuse, and it is the least talked about. A lot of people overlook it and see it as a form of communication. A lot of emotional abuse does not appear to be serious, or dramatic so most people don’t realize they are being emotionally abused.
Types of Emotional …show more content…
Growing up in such environments affects the Childs psychological and social development. Male children who have violent fathers model that behavior, and female children learn that being abused is normal in a relationship. Jealously, possessiveness and interrogation are controlling behaviors which restrict a female partner’s independence. This can lead to severe depression, anxiety, back and limb problems, and stomach problems.
Indicators of emotional abuse
How do you know when you are being emotionally abused? You should step back from your situation and examine the atmosphere in your home. You should trust your instincts and the feelings you have about people. Emotional abuse is insidious so you have to trust your instincts.
Trusting how you feel, if you change from being carefree and confident to being nervous and anxious and fearful in the company of an emotionally abusive person, and it is combined with abusive behavior; then you are being emotionally abused. Other things to look out for are: *
Long-term Effects
Psychology 2001
What is abuse?
Can abuse be considered violence? Violence is considered a type of behavior intended to cause harm. Not all violence is the same. Not all acts of violence are carried out with intent. Intent is when physical or psychological harm occurs by accident and not with intent is not violence. All violence is not the same, sometimes it has to do with the issue of motivation and not intent. When violence is carried out because of motivational purposes it is considered abuse.
Abuse can take many forms. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal. It can also be a combination. Abuse is behavior which is used to control and subjugate another human, through the use …show more content…
It is defined as a pattern of behavior by the parents or guardians that affects the child cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social development. This is done by constant humiliation, intimidation, and belittling. Eventually the person loses self worth, and has a low self esteem.
Emotional abuse is based on power and control. This is the most common form of abuse, and it is the least talked about. A lot of people overlook it and see it as a form of communication. A lot of emotional abuse does not appear to be serious, or dramatic so most people don’t realize they are being emotionally abused.
Types of Emotional …show more content…
Growing up in such environments affects the Childs psychological and social development. Male children who have violent fathers model that behavior, and female children learn that being abused is normal in a relationship. Jealously, possessiveness and interrogation are controlling behaviors which restrict a female partner’s independence. This can lead to severe depression, anxiety, back and limb problems, and stomach problems.
Indicators of emotional abuse
How do you know when you are being emotionally abused? You should step back from your situation and examine the atmosphere in your home. You should trust your instincts and the feelings you have about people. Emotional abuse is insidious so you have to trust your instincts.
Trusting how you feel, if you change from being carefree and confident to being nervous and anxious and fearful in the company of an emotionally abusive person, and it is combined with abusive behavior; then you are being emotionally abused. Other things to look out for are: *