BOUNDED BY TRAUMA: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF TRAUMATIC BONDING AND STOCKHOLM SYNDROME

F.E. Cevik, T. Emen

Abstract: Traumatic bonding involves a strong emotional bond between an individual and their abuser or captor, often in cases of partner violence. The available literature regarding the progression of traumatic bonding is limited, and the elements that play a role in the establishment and perpetuation of traumatic bonding remain undisclosed. To comprehend the phenomenon of trauma bonding, a thorough assessment of scholarly literature was done. The search was limited to studies published in English between 2018 and 2022. The search was conducted using the terms “Trauma Bonding,” and “Stockholm Syndrome” The research found that trauma bonding, frequently referred to as “Stockholm Syndrome” in certain circumstances, is a complex psychological reaction seen in abuse or trauma sufferers. In spite of the harm the abuser does, it is defined by the close emotional bonds that form between the victim and the abuser. Multiple variables influence the development of it in this review.
Keywords: trauma, intimate partner relationship, ipv, traumatic bonding, Stockholm syndrome.