"Emotional deprivation" refers to a lack of emotional nurturing and support, which can leave a person feeling lonely, unfulfilled, and disconnected from others. Full definition
If any of these are common feelings you experience, you may have the schema of emotional deprivation. (lovingatyourbest.com)
Some people with emotional deprivation were adored for a particular talent or skill as a child without experiencing genuine love from his or her caregiver. (lovingatyourbest.com)
A minister who suffered severe emotional deprivation in his childhood relationships, and whose self - esteem is therefore damaged, will subtly manipulate his flock in ways that will cause them to feed his exorbitant need for approval and love. (religion-online.org)