This chapter discusses the evolution of the definition of Stockholm Syndrome and its application to victims of domestic violence. It highlights the dangers and misconceptions surrounding the term, emphasizing the importance of understanding the concept of coercive control in psychological hostage situations.
A bank heist, a hostage drama and a dubious diagnosis.
It's 50 years since the robbery that inspired the term 'Stockholm Syndrome', and today we explore the origins of the proposed condition - and probe the many problems with that label.