THE INVISIBLE CHAINS
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2023-06-13
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES KINNAIRD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY LAHORE,
Abstract
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response where captives develop positive feelings towards
their captors. It is characterized by fundamental elements: favorable feelings for the captor, no prior
relationship between captive and captor, unwillingness to engage with law enforcement, and a sense of
safety with the captor. The syndrome is not limited to hostage situations but can also occur in cases of
abuse. Ronald Fairbairn's research on abused children helps explain the Stockholm Syndrome. This
documentary aims to raise public awareness about the existence of this mental illness and explore the
circumstances under which it develops.
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Stockholm syndrome, psychological response, captivity, emotional attachment.