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Atlas personality

L Z Vogel1, S Savva

  • 1St Michael's Hospital, Toronto/University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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Children who provided extensive family psychological support often became "parentified." This childhood experience of early adult responsibilities led to persistent anxiety and depression in adulthood, neglecting their own needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • This study examines the long-term psychological impact on individuals who experienced parentification in childhood.
  • Parentification involves children assuming adult roles and responsibilities, particularly providing emotional support to their families.

Observation:

  • These individuals often cared for family members before their own needs were met.
  • They exhibited extreme sensitivity and responsiveness to parental emotional states and family dynamics.

Findings:

  • Childhood parentification resulted in missing developmental milestones and assuming roles beyond their capacity.
  • Adults retained heightened sensitivity to others' needs, experiencing persistent depression, anxiety, and self-neglect.

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Implications:

  • Understanding parentification is crucial for therapeutic interventions targeting adult emotional and psychological well-being.
  • Recognizing these childhood experiences can inform support systems for families and children at risk.