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Group formation and ideology. Text and context.

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis

|January 1, 1988

Summary

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Mass formation, a social phenomenon, is deeply intertwined with how ideologies are created and spread. Understanding this requires examining both societal factors and the psychological underpinnings of ideology.

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Area of Science:

Social Psychology
Political Philosophy
Psychoanalysis

Background:

The study explores the complex link between 'mass formation' (Massenbildung) and ideological processes.
Existing explanations often overlook the interplay between social dynamics and the intrapsychic structure of ideology.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between mass formation and the production/circulation of ideologies.
To integrate social and intrapsychic dimensions in understanding this phenomenon.
To elucidate the role of identification and idealization in both mass formation and ideology.

Main Methods:

Review of Sigmund Freud's theories on group psychology.
Analysis of key definitions of ideology from scholars like Ricoeur, Althusser, and Habermas.

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Conceptual integration of psychoanalytic and sociological perspectives.

Main Results:

Identification processes are crucial for understanding mass formation.
Idealization processes are vital for comprehending ideological structures.
Both social and intrapsychic factors are essential for a complete explanation.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of mass formation necessitates considering ideological dynamics.
Psychoanalytic concepts of identification and idealization offer critical insights.
The study highlights the interconnectedness of collective behavior and ideological construction.