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A note on a relationship between personal and societal problems.

T M Pick

    Psychiatry
    |December 28, 1999
    PubMed
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    American expatriates in Eastern Europe may seek "heroic resolution" for past trauma by relocating. This study explores the psychological hazards of this coping mechanism and offers potential interventions for healing.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Recurring themes observed in American expatriates in East-Central Europe.
    • Focus on active attempts to cope with past victimization.
    • Exploration of expatriation as a coping strategy.

    Observation:

    • Four case studies presented to support the hypothesis.
    • Hypothesis: Relocation to formerly communist countries motivated by 'heroic resolution' of past victimization.
    • Parallels drawn between individual victimization and societal experiences under dictatorship.

    Findings:

    • Expatriation can be a manifestation of seeking to overcome past psychic wounds.
    • Psychological hazards are associated with this 'heroic resolution' coping strategy.

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  • Understanding the link between past trauma and relocation motivations.

    • Implications:

    • Suggestions for counteracting the aftereffects of severe victimization.
    • Therapeutic interventions for expatriates dealing with trauma.
    • Broader implications for understanding trauma, coping, and societal dynamics.