2023, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part A
Stockholm syndrome: Causes, implications, and way out
Author(s): Abayomi Oyeyemi Ajagbe͓, Oluwanisola Akanji Onigbinde, Idowu Clement Lateef, Teresa Ngozi Onyemah and Tolu Eni-Olorunda
Abstract: The incidence of kidnapping and hostage-taking in Nigeria is a long-standing unresolved issue that has gradually progressed to becoming an epidemic. It is not uncommon for captives to develop a traumatic or terror bonding with their abductor as a means of surviving and securing their safety, resulting in a condition called Stockholm syndrome. As a result of a lack of systematic approach over the years, it has been difficult to illuminate the impacts of Stockholm syndrome on victims and society at large, particularly gender-related effects. The purpose of this review, however, is to elucidate these issues and provide possible solutions. It is important that the public are enlightened regarding this syndrome and that psychotherapy centers be established throughout the country. In the absence of urgent action, Nigerians' mental health, as well as their education, economy, and future, are at risk.
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Abayomi Oyeyemi Ajagbe͓, Oluwanisola Akanji Onigbinde, Idowu Clement Lateef, Teresa Ngozi Onyemah and Tolu Eni-Olorunda. Stockholm syndrome: Causes, implications, and way out. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2023; 4(1): 01-05.
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