JOURNAL ARTICLE

Researchers at Brock University Target Psychology and Psychiatry (Victorian Trauma: War, Railway Accidents, and the Vulnerable Body).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 242 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses research from Brock University that examines the Victorian understanding of trauma, particularly in relation to warfare and railway accidents. It highlights how the portrayal of a traumatized veteran in Elizabeth Thompson's painting "Balaclava" reflects the limitations of the Victorian concept of 'shock,' which did not adequately address what is now recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study connects the anxieties surrounding railway travel to those of soldiers, emphasizing the Victorian era's focus on physical injuries over psychological wounds. The research concludes that this perspective reveals significant shortcomings in the diagnosis of trauma during that time. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/02, p242
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:175205108
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