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On inveiglement.

Richard M Billow¹

¹Adelphi Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis, Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA. rmbillow@gmail.com

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy

|April 3, 2013

Summary

Inveiglement is a form of interpersonal control that diverts individuals or groups from their thoughts and perceptions. This study identifies four subtypes and illustrates their impact in group psychotherapy settings.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Sciences
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Interpersonal influence and control are critical in group dynamics.
Inveiglement, a specific mode of influence, diverts individuals from existing or potential thoughts.
Understanding inveiglement is key to analyzing group, organizational, and political behavior.

Observation:

Inveiglement restricts independent thought and behavior by imposing mental boundaries.
It can manifest as induced dissociation or an impingement on cognitive capacities.
Clinical examples from group psychotherapy illustrate its practical application.

Findings:

Four distinct subtypes of inveiglement are identified: toxic, neurotic, communal, and presentational.
Each subtype represents a unique mechanism of mental binding and control.

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The study provides clinical illustrations of these subtypes within group psychotherapy.

Implications:

Recognizing inveiglement subtypes can enhance understanding of dysfunctional group dynamics.
This framework aids in identifying and counteracting undue influence in various settings.
Applications extend to clinical psychology, organizational management, and political analysis.