From Gaslighting to Mistrust in Others: A Serial Mediation Model of Social Support and Self-Care
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Published online on April 27, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print.
Trust is a fundamental component of social life, yet it can be eroded by experiences of psychological abuse within intimate relationships. The present study examined whether exposure to gaslighting, a form of manipulation that undermines victims’ ...
Trust is a fundamental component of social life, yet it can be eroded by experiences of psychological abuse within intimate relationships. The present study examined whether exposure to gaslighting, a form of manipulation that undermines victims’ ...