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  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Group Dynamics

Background:

  • Large groups can exhibit regressive behaviors, mirroring developmental stages.
  • Malignant narcissism is a personality construct characterized by specific pathological traits.
  • A link between group regression and leadership selection has been observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reciprocal relationship between large group regression and leadership characterized by malignant narcissism.
  • To understand the complementary psychopathological dynamics between regressed groups and narcissistic leaders.
  • To examine the social consequences and propose interventions for this psychosocial phenomenon.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of group dynamics and leadership archetypes.
  • Review of psychoanalytic and social psychology theories.
  • Case study examples illustrating the phenomenon.

Main Results:

  • Regressed groups actively seek leaders with narcissistic traits.
  • Leaders with malignant narcissism are drawn to roles of power within regressed groups.
  • A feedback loop exists, intensifying the psychopathology in both the group and the leader.

Conclusions:

  • The leader-group dynamic is a key factor in the manifestation of psychosocial psychopathology.
  • Preventive strategies should focus on early identification and intervention in group dynamics.
  • Therapeutic approaches are needed to mitigate the societal impact of such pathological interactions.