Fear of Self with Definition, Causes and Effects

Authors : Sümeyye Yücel

Pages : 59-66

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this research is to explain the concept of fear of self, which is among the new concepts studied, and to express its causes and consequences. In line with the stated purpose of this study, which was prepared as a compilation, first of all, general information about the concept of fear of self was given, then what was the basis of fear of self and its effects were discussed with national and international studies. Self-contradiction theory is at the root of fear of self, and according to this, the conflicts that may occur between the real self and the ideal self cause the individual to move away from the person they want to be and \"What if I become someone I don\'t want to be.\" It can cause fear at the thought of it. Studies have revealed that fear of self is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and associated thought-action confusion, internal negative attributions, and inferential confusion. There are also studies that detect the relationship between eating disorders and fear of self apart from OCD. It is seen that there are a limited number of studies on the fear of self, which basically arises from the thought that the individual will turn into the person he does not want to be. More studies on fear of self, which has been found to be associated with OCD and eating disorders among existing studies, require the concept to become visible. In this context, suggestions were made to the researchers.
Keywords : self, fear of self, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorder