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Pathological jealousy, also known as Othello syndrome, is a psychological disorder in which a person is preoccupied with the thought that their partner is unfaithful without evidence. The name comes from Shakespeare's character Othello, who murders his wife based on false beliefs.
Dec 28, 2023 · Othello Syndrome is a psychological condition marked by irrational jealousy and delusional thinking about a partner's infidelity. Learn about its historical context, psychological underpinnings, impact on relationships, and available treatments.
Jul 10, 2024 · According to a 2022 study published in European Psychiatry, Othello Syndrome is “a psychiatric condition consisting of delusional jealousy and irritability. It is often associated...
Background: Othello syndrome (OS) is a condition characterized by a delusion of jealousy that one's spouse is having extramarital affairs. As in the eponymous Shakespearean tragedy, there is an unfortunate risk of violence.
In popular usage, morbid jealousy has been dubbed the ‘Othello syndrome’, with reference to the irrational jealousy of Shakespeare's Othello (Reference Todd and Dewhurst Todd & Dewhurst, 1955). This is misleading, as it suggests that morbid jealousy is a unitary syndrome.
Aug 1, 2010 · Othello syndrome, sometimes referred to as delusional, pathological, morbid, or erotic jealousy, is a rare delusional disorder with high-risk implications. This article provides an overview...
Aug 9, 2011 · Othello syndrome, as demonstrated by Shakespeare's fictional character of that name, describes individuals with severe delusional jealousy. Retrospective analysis of data from patients with this...
