noun
double bind
A psychological concept where a person receives two or more conflicting messages, with no way to respond correctly. Often used in discussions of communication theory and family therapy.
See also: ダブルバインド
二重拘束の状況では、どちらを選んでも批判される。
In a double bind situation, whichever you choose, you will be criticized.
Synonymous loanword from English; 二重拘束 is the native Japanese term used in academic or clinical contexts.
Compound of 二重 (double) and 拘束 (restraint, binding). A calque of the English psychological term 'double bind', introduced by Gregory Bateson.