Emotional insecurity
Insecurity refers to the feeling of lacking self-confidence. It frequently involves emotions of fear and uncertainty, particularly concerning one's skills. The term was first employed in a psychological context in 1917. It can affect individuals of all ages, including adults and children. Additionally, the concept is linked to various attachment styles.
Characteristics
Abraham Maslow described an insecure person as someone who "perceives the world as a threatening jungle and most human beings as dangerous and selfish; feels like a rejected and isolated person, anxious and hostile; is generally pessimistic and unhappy; shows signs of tension and conflict, tends to turn inward; is troubled by guilt-feelings, has one or another disturbance of self-esteem; tends to be neurotic; and is generally selfish and egocentric." He viewed in every insecure person a continual, never-dying longing for security.
A person's ability to think deeply, empathize with others, and recognize their own mortality can lead to feelings of insecurity. One hypothesis suggests that children's reactions to marital conflict stem from their desire for emotional safety, which affects their emotional regulation and behavior. According to this theory, children's prior experiences with marital strife influence their emotional security, ultimately impacting their long-term adjustment and responses to family dynamics, including relationships with parents.
Insecurity can emerge from feelings of inadequacy in various areas, whether in a relationship or a professional environment.
See also [ Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions ]
External links
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Emotional_insecurity ]
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