Karpman drama triangle en · NOUN
Etymology
First described in 1968 by Stephen Karpman.
Meanings
- A social model of a particular kind of conflict in human interactions, involving three people: a victim, a persecutor (who blames the victim), and a rescuer (who attempts to aid the victim).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karpman's drama triangle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Karpman drama triangles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Karpman triangle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Karpman's triangle | alternative | lexicographic |