Peterson E, Solomon D
Bethel College, St. Paul, Minn., USA.
Home Care Provid. 1998 Dec;3(6):314-8.
For most people, the term boundary brings to mind an image of some physical barrier that keeps something in or out, such as a fence or a wall. These examples are physical, but boundaries also can be emotional or interpersonal. Just as physical boundaries keep some things in and others out, so do emotional ones. Emotional or interpersonal boundaries are the necessary space between people that allows a sense of individuality and separateness. This sense of uniqueness is essential for the development of a healthy person and ultimately the development of a professional identity.
对大多数人来说，“边界”这个词会让人联想到某种物理屏障的形象，它将某些东西挡在里面或外面，比如围栏或墙壁。这些例子是物理层面的，但边界也可以是情感上的或人际间的。正如物理边界将一些东西挡在里面而将其他东西挡在外面一样，情感边界也是如此。情感或人际边界是人与人之间必要的空间，它能让人产生个性感和独立感。这种独特感对于一个健康的人的成长乃至职业身份的形成至关重要。
