Glossary E
Glossary E
Deutsch: Eskapismus / Español: Evasión / Português: Escapismo / Français: Évasion psychologique / Italiano: Evasione
Escapism in psychology refers to the tendency to avoid or withdraw from reality through various activities or behaviours to cope with stress, anxiety, or dissatisfaction. It often involves seeking distraction or immersion in other experiences, such as entertainment, fantasies, or substance use, as a way of evading unpleasant emotions or situations.
Essentialism refers to the belief that all things, including individuals and groups, have a basic nature which makes them what they are and distinguishes them from others; this basic essence, even though hidden, is relatively unchanging and gives rise to surface-level qualities. Moreover, Essentialism is defined as children’s belief that all living things have an essence that can’t be seen but gives a living thing its identity