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Sadism

Sadism

(291 words)
July 14, 2026

Sadism is a complex personality trait characterized by deriving pleasure from the suffering or pain of others and shaped by a tendency to satisfy the desire for power and control. This trait is not limited to the impulse to inflict physical harm but can also manifest through emotional and psychological manipulation. The relationship between sadism and antisocial behavior is an important subject of study in psychology and criminology. While it is known that sadistic individuals exhibit cruel acti

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Salih Gölcük

Salih Gölcük

Gaslighting (Psychological Manipulation)

Gaslighting (Psychological Manipulation)

(766 words)
July 14, 2026

Gaslighting is known as one of the most harmful forms of psychological manipulation. This phenomenon is a systematic form of abuse aimed at distorting perceptions of reality, casting doubt on memories, and creating emotional instability. The term is derived from the 1938 stage play Gas Light written by Patrick Hamilton and adapted into film in 1944. The play depicts a man’s efforts to psychologically manipulate his wife by making her question her own sanity. Today, gaslighting is not only presen

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Meryem Betül Kaya

Meryem Betül Kaya

Sadism

Sadism

(503 words)
December 18, 2025

Sadism is a complex personality trait characterized by deriving pleasure from the suffering or distress of others, and shaped by an individual’s tendency to satisfy their desire for power and control. This feature is not limited solely to the impulse of inflicting physical harm but can also manifest through emotional and psychological manipulation. The relationship between sadism and antisocial behavior is a subject of ongoing research in psychology and criminology fields. Although it is known t

EN
Salih Gölcük

Salih Gölcük

Gaslighting (Psychological Manipulation)

Gaslighting (Psychological Manipulation)

(759 words)
December 23, 2025

Gaslighting is known as one of the most harmful forms of psychological manipulation. This phenomenon is a systematic power aimed at distorting perceptions of reality, questioning memories, and creating emotional instability. The term originates from the 1938 play Gas Light written by Patrick Hamilton and adapted for cinema in 1944. Game depicts a man’s efforts to psychologically manipulate his wife by making her doubt her own sanity. Today, gaslighting is not limited to individual relationships

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Meryem Betül Kaya

Meryem Betül Kaya