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Self-abasement is humiliating oneself when one feels lower or less deserving of respect.[1]
Self-abasement might have areligious aspect for those seekinghumility beforeGod, perhaps in the context ofmonastic orcenobitic lifestyle.
It also has asexual andfetish aspect for those people who enjoyerotic humiliation and other relatedBDSM practices.
Examples of self-abasement practices includeself-flagellation,bondage,torture,public humiliation (includingonline humiliation).
Inpsychology, self-abasement is associated withshame (rather thanguilt) and involves the reduction of the subject'sself-esteem. The notion of self-abasement can be said to be based inFreudianpsychoanalysis.[citation needed] Fear may also result in self-abasement.[citation needed]
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