The Concept of Control and Its Impact on Psychological Health and Relationships

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Clinical psychologist Professor Timothy Carey discusses the concept of control, challenging the negative perception surrounding it and emphasizing its importance in understanding human behavior. The chapter explores control in various contexts, such as harassment, discrimination, and bullying, and offers strategies for breaking the push-pull dynamic that occurs in these situations. It also delves into the bio-psychosocial model of control and how it influences individual behavior and social relationships.

We all have a natural need for a sense of control in our lives – but the over-controlling kind can get out of hand. People with a psychopathic personality disorder are highly skilled in manipulative techniques – which can wreak havoc if you’re on the receiving end. But every-day controlling behaviour may be getting an unfair bad rap – and may be essential for our wellbeing.