Term ID: T1429

Ego Boundaries

/ego-boundaries/
The psychological demarcation between self and others, internal and external reality, and different aspects of experience, with flexible but intact boundaries contributing to healthy psychological functioning and reality testing.
Example: Healthy ego boundaries allow empathy for others while maintaining personal identity, and distinguish between one's own thoughts and external influences.

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Reference: Hartmann (1991)