446. The psychology of Stockholm Syndrome

The term “Stockholm Syndrome” is used to explain why someone might defend, protect, or feel attached to a person who has harmed them - but why does this happen? In this bonus episode, we explore where the term came from, some famous cases, and how the mind functions to keep us safe. We explore:•        The 1973 bank robbery•        Famous cases linked to Stockholm syndrome•        The role of appeasement•        How it relates to trauma bonding•        Why dependence breeds attachment•        How those experiencing Stockholm syndrome are supported Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: [email protected]  Our favourite sources:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0447.2007.01112.x https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008066.2022.2161038 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1080/00048670701261178  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.