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DictionarySeegainsecondary gain
sec·on·dar·y gaininterpersonal or social advantages (for example, assistance, attention, sympathy) gained indirectly from organic illness. Compare: primary gain. The external gain derived from having an illness or symptoms thereof—e.g., increased attention and service, sympathy, social interaction, money, disability benefits, release from unpleasant responsibilitysecondary gain Psychiatry The external gain derived from an illness or Sx thereof–eg, ↑ attention and service, sympathy, social interaction, money, disability benefits, release from unpleasant responsibility. Cf Primary gain. sec·on·dar·y gain (sek'ŏn-dar-ē gān) Interpersonal or social advantages (e.g., assistance, attention, sympathy) gained indirectly from illness.
Compare: primary gainSecondary gainThe social, occupational, or interpersonal advantages that a patient derives from symptoms. A patient's being relieved of his or her share of household chores by other family members would be an example of secondary gain.Mentioned in: Somatoform DisordersFinancialSeeGain |