Gaslighting is a recognized and studied concept in the cognitive sciences
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Gaslighting is increasingly recognized and formally studied as a form of psychological manipulation within psychology, cognitive science, and relationship literature.
Evidence for · 3
Gaslighting and Interpersonal Relationships: Systematic Review
2024 · cited by 16
This systematic review compiles multiple studies analyzing gaslighting across relationships, health, and social contexts, confirming its active study.
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A Theoretical Framework for Studying the Phenomenon of Gaslighting
2025 · cited by 14
This study establishes a formal theoretical framework utilizing cognitive and psychological models to explain the mechanisms of gaslighting.
A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology.
2026 · cited by 7
This historical review traces the evolution of gaslighting within psychiatry and psychology, documenting its growing academic recognition.