Social Construction of the Abuse Experience: Traumatic Bonding or Co-Dependency?
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Authors
Barone, Meredith
Leedom, Liane J.
Issue Date
2017-03-24
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Abuse , Co-dependence , Diagnostic constructs , Traumatic bonding
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Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to explore the social construction of medical knowledge with respect to abusive relationships and co-dependence. We determined how therapists and researchers: Define co-dependence, Make attributions regarding the cause of co-dependence. We then compared the co-dependence construct to other diagnostic constructs and traumatic bonding. We ultimately hope to create educational interventions for therapists that might prevent victim blaming and the distress that accompanies that invalidation.