Analysis of the Film “The Doctor” in the Context of Self Transcendence Theory
Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar December 16, 2025 Simay Ezgi Budak, Duygu Hiçdurmaz
Objective: The Self-Transcendence Theory, developed by Pamela Reed, posits that individuals can enhance their well-being by transcending self-boundaries when facing life-threatening health challenges. The film The Doctor (1991) portrays a surgeon’s transformation through a cancer diagnosis, offering a narrative to explore this theory. This study aims to analyze the film The Doctor within the...