Gaslighting

Gaslighting refers to the manipulative behavior of distorting or denying reality to influence an individual's perception, often used to gain power or control. In the context of research, understanding gaslighting is crucial as it has significant implications for fields such as psychology, sociology, and human-computer interaction, where it can inform the development of more empathetic and secure technologies, as well as strategies to detect and mitigate its effects on individuals and communities.