psychological coercion

Psychological coercion involves using mental manipulation, pressure, or threats to influence someone’s decisions or behavior. It can include tactics like intimidation, emotional abuse, manipulation, or creating a sense of fear or obligation to get someone to act a certain way, often against their will or better judgment. Unlike physical force, it relies on controlling thoughts and feelings, making the person feel trapped, guilty, or powerless. This form of coercion can be subtle or overt, but its goal is to override an individual's autonomy through psychological means.