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  2. Emotional manipulation

Emotional manipulation

  • Emotional abuse
  • Emotional blackmail
  • Moral blackmail
  • Emotional bombardment
  • Love bombing

Nature

Emotional manipulation is a psychological tactic employed to influence or control another person's feelings, thoughts, or behaviors for personal gain. It often involves deceit, guilt, or fear, leading the victim to doubt their perceptions and emotions. Common techniques include gaslighting, playing the victim, and using flattery or intimidation. This behavior can occur in various relationships, including romantic, familial, and professional contexts. Emotional manipulation can result in significant psychological harm, eroding self-esteem and trust, and fostering dependency. Recognizing and addressing emotional manipulation is crucial for maintaining healthy interpersonal dynamics and emotional well-being.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Claim

Emotional manipulation is a pervasive and insidious problem that undermines trust and healthy relationships. It exploits vulnerabilities, distorting reality and eroding self-esteem. Victims often feel trapped, confused, and powerless, leading to long-term psychological harm. This toxic behavior can occur in personal relationships, workplaces, and even in broader societal contexts. Addressing emotional manipulation is crucial for fostering genuine connections, promoting mental well-being, and creating environments where individuals can thrive without fear of exploitation.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Emotional manipulation is often overstated as a significant issue. People are resilient and capable of discerning genuine intentions from deceit. In a world filled with diverse interactions, individuals can learn to navigate relationships effectively. Instead of labeling emotional manipulation as a major problem, we should focus on fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills. Overemphasizing this issue only breeds paranoia and distrust, detracting from the genuine connections that enrich our lives.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Manipulation
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Narrower

Emotional backlash
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Aggravates

Moral uneasiness
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Lovesickness
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Aggravated by

Co-dependency
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Beggars
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Official harassment
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Reduced by

Related

Sexual blackmail
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Emotional disorders
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Strategy

Begging
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Making love
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Value

Love
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Immorality
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Abuse
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Communication » Influencing
  • Defence » Conflict
  • Innovative change » Change
  • Societal problems » Corruption
  • Societal problems » Maltreatment
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    E9599
    DOCID
    11595990
    D7NID
    132793
    Last update
    Sep 16, 2022