harming
Harming is the act of causing injury, damage, or loss to someone or something. It can be intentional or inadvertent, direct or indirect. The term encompasses physical injury as well as non-physical harms such as emotional distress, financial depletion, or environmental damage.
Common forms include physical harm (injury or violence), psychological harm (trauma, manipulation, coercion), financial harm (debt,
Ethical and legal frameworks emphasize reducing harm. In medicine and research, the principle of non-maleficence aims
Prevention and response include setting boundaries, seeking consent, reporting abuse, providing support, and implementing safety measures.
Assessment of harm often involves evaluating physical damage, psychological impact, and social or economic consequences. Researchers