In such individuals there is a higher incidence of certain diseases and accidental injuries. Thus, it is the consequence of of the smaller individuals life and their inborn need to fight for female spouses and food. It as well has certain roots in the evolutionary psychology that is characterized by the mandatory survival as a racial attribute. It describes the hypotheisis in which an individual may protect themselves due to their negative perception of smaller height.Īt the same time the lack of confidence regarding their height might cause them to try and distract from it by proving themselves able to ‘mix with the big boys’. It is defined as the ego defense mechanisms according to Freud. The most common cause of little man syndrome is the overcompensation of certain feelings. It was believed that he has been conducting tyrany, invasive forms of behaviour in order to minimize the disadvantages of their short posture. The term ‘’Napoleon complex’’ is based upon Napoleon Bonaparte. The most prominent characteristic of such syndrome is the presence of the inferiority complex that an individual is trying to substitute such short stature. Little man syndrome is most accurately described as the presence of phusical and psychological impairment – most commonly known as Napoleon complex. They are as well characterized with a sense of certain level of handicap and possible compensation in multiple spheres of their life. In such individuals, there is a higher level of aggresive or domineering behaviour present. Īdditional synonym is Napoleon complex that describes theory that is present in males with short stature. In such disorder, there is a rooted opinion that leads to the sense of insecuritiy due to short height of an individual.

The inferiority syndrome repesents a complex behavioural disorder that is characterized by the presence of specific emotions and feelings in regards to an individual’s height. It is frequent in male population on certain public status or exhibit major functions in the community. Little man syndrome represents a condition with the inner complex due to ones short height.

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