Isolation Techniques (Individual)
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Isolation Techniques employed by individuals {see Wikipedia article on Abuse} to socially isolate another individual {see Wikipedia article on Victimisation}; these behaviors are routinely used by the various classifications of psychological abusers towards their victims.[1][2][3][4]
The abuser employs some of the type of isolation techniques that cults do, such as: separation from family and community; taking control of the handling of the victim's resources and property; Undoing (Mind Control), physical isolation; extortion/dependency tactics; controlling victim's access to necessities.[4][5][6]
Specific Techniques
Following are a few of the specific techniques the abusive individual uses to isolate his victim:
- Ostracism {see section on "Modern usage"} - the ignoring of and excluding of another individual by a social culture
- Shunning - emotional distancing or cessation of interaction with an individual within a social group
- The Silent Treatment - in a domestic setting, the continual or prolonged ignoring of an individual by refusing to speak to him or her
- The Snub or The Cut - in a social setting, refusal to acknowledge another individual's presence
- Qahr - an Iranian cultural practice of deliberate avoidance of interaction with another family member[7]
- Inappropriate Sūtak[8] (Rules of Impurity) behavior towards family member
- Inappropriate Caste Quarantina {see Wikipedia Article on Untouchable Caste}
- Isolating victim by creating separate households within the family dwelling; also to facilitate denial of food & other necessities[9]
- Undoing {see Wikipedia Article on Undoing, ref. ungeschehenmachen} a defense mechanism in which a person tries to 'undo' a thought or action by engaging in contrary behavior.
- Displaced Mortido of victim's energy in the form of destruction, confiscation or physical displacement of victim's property [2][3]
- Using Slander, Scapegoating, and Vilification[10] to isolate the victim socially.
Purpose of Isolation
Isolation of an individual in order to gain a position of power or control over that person are techniques used in various legally identified abuse situations such as Elder Abuse,[11][12] Domestic Abuse in Marriage and other forms of Domestic Partnerships,[1][13] and Child Abuse.[14][15][16] These same techniques are also used within such legally-accepted settings as Cults[17][18] and Fundamentalist Churches.[19][20][21]
The degree of power and control over the victim is contingent upon the degree of his physical or emotional isolation.[22][23]
Further reading[edit]
- "Profile of a Narcissistic Sociopath". May 28, 2015.
- Sociopaths: Symptoms and Traits, by Thomas C Weiss, Pub. 2014-12-13 (Rev. 2016-06-30)[full citation needed]
- Imani, Amil (June 27, 2010). "Abstract on The Islamic Authoritarian Mindset".
See also[edit]
- Manipulation
- Machiavellianism
- Minimisation (psychology)
- Meiosis (figure of speech)
- Prisoner abuse
- Gaslighting
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Intimate Partner Violence and Common Tactics Used by Abusive Partners | Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center". Sapac.umich.edu. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Perspectives on Verbal and Psychological Abuse - Google Books". Books.google.com. 2015-11-30. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tactic #4 — Isolation". Speakoutloud.net. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "How Cults Operate". Familysurvivaltrust.org. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "9 Ways Groups Become Cults". Criminal Justice Degrees Guide. 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Isolation - Cult Mind Control Techniques". Sites.google.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Behzadi KG (1994). "Interpersonal conflict and emotions in an Iranian cultural practice: qahr and ashti". Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry. 18 (3): 321–59. PMID 7956304.
- ↑ Subscribe (2002-10-07). "Sūtak - Hindu Janajagruti Samiti". Hindujagruti.org. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Domestic Violence: A Reference Handbook - Margi Laird McCue - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Vilification - definition of vilification by The Free Dictionary". Thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "What is Elder Abuse?". CANHR. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Appendix B: Analysis of Elder Abuse and Neglect Definitions Under State Law | Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America | The National Academies Press". Nap.edu. doi:10.17226/10406. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Perspectives on Verbal and Psychological Abuse, ed. Dr. Roland Maiuro, PhD, pub. 1989
- ↑ "Isolation-Emotional Abuse Answers". Emotionalabuseanswers.org. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Elliott GC, Cunningham SM, Linder M, Colangelo M, Gross M (2005). "Child physical abuse and self-perceived social isolation among adolescents". Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 20 (12): 1663–84. doi:10.1177/0886260505281439. PMID 16246923.
- ↑ "Emotional abuse". NSPCC. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Cult Information Centre: Caring for Cult Victims". Cultinformation.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "How Cults Work". Cultwatch. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Why Christian Fundamentalists are Cults". Sullivan-county.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Welcome to BaptistDeception.com - Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception". Baptistdeception.com. 2011-04-08. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Religious Trauma Syndrome: How Some Organized Religion Leads to Mental Health Problems". ValerieTarico.com. 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "The Theory and Practice of Blackmail". RAND. 1959-03-10. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Ryan Richard Thoreson (2010-06-02). "Blackmail and Extortion of LGBT People in Sub-Saharan Africa | OutRight". Outrightinternational.org. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
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