French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS).
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health March 27, 2025 Déborah Ducasse, Martin Leurent, Marie-Christine Picot et al. 1 citation
According to ontological addiction theory, the root cause of mental suffering is a dysfunctional conceptualisation of the self. Typically, an individual with such a flawed self-concept deems themselves to be intrinsically separate from their surroundings, with their beliefs, choices and behaviours structured in order to reinforce their sense of an independently existing self. The Ontological...