Protective Vigilance
Dimension 586 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Protective Vigilance measures the degree to which an expression reflects sustained watchfulness, monitoring, and worry focused on another person's safety, behavior, treatment, or potential harm. It encompasses feeling responsible for staying alert, guarding against risks, and anticipating problems that may affect the other person or oneself.
evidence final name · Guard Out
Low Protective Vigilance
Expressions activating this band describe concern that is present but limited, intermittent, or framed as general worry rather than active monitoring or guarding. The expression may mention interference from worry or a cautious, sensible stance without showing sustained protective watchfulness.
Moderate Protective Vigilance
Expressions activating this band describe active responsibility for overseeing another person, staying alert to possible mistreatment or danger, and stepping in to manage care or fairness. The expression reflects a clear protective stance with recurring watchfulness and practical monitoring.
High Protective Vigilance
Expressions activating this band describe persistent guarding and intrusive worry centered on another person's safety, future, disruptive behavior, or the risk of emotional or physical harm. The expression conveys ongoing hyperalert protection that affects personal security, sleep, or thoughts about escaping the situation.
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Low Guard Out: Content characterized by weary, shelling, will, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect guard out at this level.
Moderate Guard Out: Content characterized by out, iin, after, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect guard out at this level.
High Guard Out: Content characterized by guard, cme, dus, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect guard out at this level.