English Explanatory Dictionary

Karpman drama triangle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A social model of a particular kind of conflict in human interactions, involving three people: a victim, a persecutor (who blames the victim), and a rescuer (who attempts to aid the victim).

Word forms

Karpman drama triangle Karpman drama triangles Karpman's triangle Karpman triangle Karpman's drama triangle

Etymology

First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.

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