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Jedi Mind Tricks: Scientists Probe the Psychology of Darth Vader

By Jeremy Hsu

Published June 06, 2010

LiveScience

Anakin Skywalker's eventual transformation into Darth Vader might have more to do with psychological issues than the Force, researchers hint.

The tragic hero of the "Star Wars" prequels displays patterns of instability and impulsivity in the second and third films that make him an obvious candidate for borderline personality disorder (BPD), according to French psychiatrists and psychologists.

The researchers also suspect the traits exhibited by Skywalker might make him more appealing and relatable to teen fans, given that teens may also display certain characteristics of borderline personality disorder.

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Skywalker's case of borderline personality disorder has proven useful for both Bui and Rachel Rodgers, a researcher at the Center for Studies and Research in Applied Psychology in France. They have used the "Star Wars" example to teach their students for the past few years, and noted that such a famous fictional example could spread awareness.

The researchers also suggested that the success of the "Star Wars" prequel films might partially rely upon how teens can relate to the troubled Anakin Skywalker. Only adults can be diagnosed with to borderline personality disorder under the current DSM-IV guidelines, but Bui and Rodgers pointed to several studies that suggest the disorder is fairly frequent among teens.

Either way, the situation in the "Star Wars" prequels seems clear to Bui. He pointed out that the emperor's dark and destabilizing influence upon a young Skywalker might have even exacerbated the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.

But like any good doctor, Bui also has a treatment recommendation.

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Does that doc not have much to do? :whistling:

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Hey, your tax dollars at work! :whistling:

I will admit that I thought about the Anakin character a little. In the first prequel the kid tried to grab for something that wasn't his to have -- and lost everything that really mattered in the process. There's something of a lesson in that, I think.

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Hey, your tax dollars at work! :whistling:

I will admit that I thought about the Anakin character a little. In the first prequel the kid tried to grab for something that wasn't his to have -- and lost everything that really mattered in the process. There's something of a lesson in that, I think.

Nah, it's the French people's tax dollars at work. This is so silly.....how can a nonexistent character have mental issues? :anv20181:

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Do we really want to attach reality to a science fiction movie?

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Wait, Star Wars is not real?

I am heart broken!

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A teenager with a personality crisis and a light sabre does not make for a good combination, so maybe they are on to something :emot-questioned:

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A teenager with a personality crisis and a light sabre does not make for a good combination, so maybe they are on to something :emot-questioned:

:whistling::whistling::o

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I MISS WYGUY!!!

... the last post made me think of him!...

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A teenager with a personality crisis and a light sabre does not make for a good combination, so maybe they are on to something :thumbsup:

Fez, mental issues and loaded weapons are never a good combination! :)

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