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Scapegoating in group psychotherapy.

J Kelly Moreno1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA. kmoreno@calpoly.edu

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|February 3, 2007
PubMed
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This study explores scapegoating in group psychotherapy, detailing how projective identification fuels deviant behavior. Interventions, including functional subgrouping, are presented to address this dynamic.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group Dynamics

Background:

  • Scapegoating is a common phenomenon in group settings.
  • Understanding its dynamics is crucial for effective group therapy.
  • Projective identification plays a significant role in scapegoating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illuminate the phenomenon of scapegoating in group psychotherapy.
  • To delineate the role of projective identification in the evolution of the deviant.
  • To present interventions for managing scapegoating.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of scapegoating in group psychotherapy.
  • Delineation of projective identification's role.
  • Presentation of individual, interpersonal, and whole-group interventions.

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  • Illustration of functional subgrouping technique.
  • Use of case vignettes for detailed examples.

    • Main Results:

    • Scapegoating dynamics, driven by projective identification, were elucidated.
    • The evolution of deviant roles within the group was explained.
    • Effective interventions, including functional subgrouping, were demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Scapegoating is a complex group process influenced by projective identification.
    • Targeted interventions can effectively manage and mitigate scapegoating.
    • Functional subgrouping offers a potent strategy for addressing deviant behavior in groups.