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[The foreign evil]

M Erdheim

    Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
    |September 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Engaging with the strange and criminal can aid psychological hygiene by externalizing internal conflicts. However, this coping mechanism may hinder personal growth and self-awareness of darker aspects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Context:

    • The human psyche often seeks mechanisms for managing internal psychological conflicts.
    • Societal norms and individual experiences shape coping strategies.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the dual role of engaging with the strange and criminal in maintaining psychological hygiene.
    • To analyze how these externalizations impact personal growth and self-awareness.

    Summary:

    • Engaging with taboo or criminal elements can provide a temporary release from psychological burdens.
    • This process allows individuals to externalize internal conflicts, offering a form of psychohygiene.
    • However, it simultaneously limits personal development and the recognition of one's own negative traits.

    Impact:

    • Highlights a paradoxical coping mechanism with both benefits and drawbacks for mental well-being.
    • Suggests that while externalizing conflict offers relief, it may impede deeper psychological integration and growth.