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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Institutions like schools, churches, and the military can cause harm to those dependent on them.
  • Examples include sexual assault, childhood abuse, and systemic destruction, impacting individuals' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe psychological research on institutional roles in traumatic experiences.
  • To examine the impact of institutional betrayal on psychological distress.
  • To highlight how institutional betrayal has been overlooked in psychology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of psychological research on institutional betrayal.
  • Analysis of case studies illustrating institutional harm.
  • Introduction of frameworks for identifying and addressing institutional betrayal.

Main Results:

  • Institutional betrayal is a significant factor in psychological distress.
  • Individuals and the field of psychology have often failed to recognize institutional betrayal.
  • Specific examples demonstrate the pervasive nature of institutional harm across various sectors.

Conclusions:

  • Institutional betrayal requires greater recognition within psychological research and practice.
  • Developing methods to identify and address institutional betrayal is crucial for victim support.
  • Understanding institutional betrayal can help mitigate psychological distress and promote healing.