Metaphorical language and psychopathological symptoms: a case study of trauma victims’ metaphor use

Metaphorical language and psychopathological symptoms: a case study of trauma victims’ metaphor use

Abstract Background While clinical diagnosis of mental health issues focuses on factual details represented by literal language (e.g., the onset and process of the triggering event and duration of symptom), the relationship between metaphorical language and psychopathological experiences remains an...

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Main Authors: Amy Han Qiu, Dennis Tay, Bernadette Watson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Metaphorical language
Symptom severity
Acute stress disorder (ASD)
Psychopathological symptoms
Psychometric variables
Trauma metaphors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01492-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01492-w

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