Large-group psychodynamics and massive violence

Volkan, Vamık D.

doi:10.1590/s1413-81232006000200009

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“…Some leaders help the group to distinguish real dangers from fantasy, which decreases the anxiety, while others might exaggerate the danger, increase anxiety, and cause the group to remain in regression. During crises, leaders can heal or poison their followers (Volkan, 1998, 2004, 2006). According to Volkan (2006), in a regressed group with a strong leader, the followers are encouraged to stay in a regressed state or endeavor to progress.…”

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The Syndrome of Collective Callous‐Unemotional Traits: Reflections from Large Group Dynamics

Athar¹

2022

Appl Psychoanal Studies

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Callous‐Unemotional (CU) traits refer to a pattern of attitude and behaviors, including a lack of empathy, guilt feelings, and remorse, shallow or deficient affect, and a lack of concern about others' feelings and living, which are associated with severe antisocial behavior. Almost all studies on the association between CU traits and violence are performed at individual levels, necessitating the examination of CU traits in extremist large groups. In an attempt to present a theoretical framework on how CU traits develop and function in extremist large groups, the author performed deep reflections on historical records of brutally violent acts of totalitarian regimes and extremist large groups based on data from scientific articles, books, media sources, and newspapers. The author concluded that the violent acts of these groups towards their enemies meet the criteria of CU traits. Accordingly, the author proposed the term “Syndrome of Collective Callous‐Unemotional Traits (SCCUT),” referring to the emergence of a group of CU traits among members of an extremist group or mass of people. The symptoms of SCCUT traits are elucidated, followed by explaining how and under what circumstances emerges. Also, the implications of SCCUT for future studies and counterterrorism and public health policies are discussed.

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The Syndrome of Collective Callous‐Unemotional Traits: Reflections from Large Group Dynamics

Athar¹

2022

Appl Psychoanal Studies

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“…Those seeking amends from the company also missed some opportunities. Overall, they did the important work of prompting what Volkan (2006) calls the "large group mourning process." They succeeded in the shaming, but not in what Makkai and Braithwaite (1994a, b) call "reintegrative shaming."…”

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Corporate Leadership and Mass Atrocity

Federman

2020

J Bus Ethics

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With the last Holocaust survivors quietly passing away, one might also expect to see accountability debates slowing to a trickle. Surprisingly, however, recent years show an upswing in corporate World War II-related atonement debates. Interest in corporate participation in mass atrocity has expanded worldwide; yet what constitutes ethical corporate behavior during and after war remains understudied. This article considers these questions through a study of the French National Railways' (SNCF) roles during the German occupation and its more recent struggle to make amends. This study demonstrates that ethical business leadership requires taking responsibility for past as well as current decisions. Most executives grappling with complex corporate histories work in isolation, in part because the scholarship on business ethics fails to provide guidance. Without such guidance, corporations often respond to accusations about their pasts with carefully crafted statements and legal strategies rather than deep expressions of moral leadership. To assist in remedying this tendency, this paper simultaneously encourages companies to engage in deeper reflection on corporate history, while urging scholars to help guide corporations through critical ethical conversations.

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“…Indeed, some medical doctors have already embraced this role. 31 In many contexts, health leaders are uniquely situated to serve as third party facilitators, as they are often viewed as less biased guardians of human welfare than government representatives or international intervenors. In a facilitative role, they can organise private meetings with key stakeholders, lead joint problem solving workshops, issue public statements urging non-violent approaches to conflict resolution and warn opposing leaders about the massive health impact of war on women, men and children.…”

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Mitigating the global health threat of violent conflict: a preventive framework

Shapiro

Hua

2020

BMJNPH

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Objective To examine the problem of large-scale violent conflict and the unique preventive role that the global health community can play.Methods We conducted a comprehensive literature review and extrapolated insights from practice-based research and consultation with leaders and grassroot organisations confronting emergent and ongoing large-scale conflict.Results The field of global health has thoroughly investigated the physical and mental health consequences of violent conflict, yet there is a dire need for preventive research and action.Conclusions Global health scholars and practitioners are well-positioned to track early warning signs of violence, construct predictive models of its outbreak, lobby for policy reform to address the structural roots of conflict, and provide mediation and educational support to mitigate emerging conflict.

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Large-group psychodynamics and massive violence

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

The Syndrome of Collective Callous‐Unemotional Traits: Reflections from Large Group Dynamics

The Syndrome of Collective Callous‐Unemotional Traits: Reflections from Large Group Dynamics

Corporate Leadership and Mass Atrocity

Mitigating the global health threat of violent conflict: a preventive framework

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