“I think I’m losing my mind!” How gaslighting works

You’ve probably come across this word:  gaslighting.    It was Word of the Year in Mirriam Webster’s dictionary in 2022.  Maybe you’ve even experienced it. Definitions of gaslighting vary but it’s a form of manipulation and can go on for years.  What’s shocking is that it can be the very people whom you trust and love, who are trying to manipulate you.   “You must be crazy to think that” or “you probably imagined that” or “there’s no reason to be upset” are common lines that are used.  More women than men are affected and the consequences can be damaging and long lasting.How do you know if you’re being gaslit?  What effect can it have? And who are the perpetrators?  Willis Klein of McGill University fills us in on the latest research.  Info on Guest:Willis Klein is a PhD candidate in Experimental Psychology at McGill University.  For more info on Willis:  https://willis-klein.com/ Article on Willis’ research on gaslighting:  https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/researchers-delve-how-gaslighting-works-367747  “A Theoretical Framework for Studying the Phenomenon of Gaslighting” by Willis Klein, Suzanne Wood, and Jennifer A. Bartz was published in Personality and Social Psychology Review.  We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993