The Cinderella complex is a fear of independence in women who feel they need a male figure to take care of them. It often leads to staying in abusive relationships and is linked to low self-esteem and addiction issues. Treatment involves therapy to improve self-esteem and address addiction issues. The Cinderella complex is used loosely […]
The Cinderella effect is the statistical tendency for child abuse and homicide by parents to be more likely to involve a stepparent. Researchers have put forward theories to explain this phenomenon, including a lack of interest in stepchildren and poverty. The findings are important for identifying potential risk factors and making child custody decisions, but […]
