20 - The Weaponization of Victim Mentality - How the Term Can Harm Survivors and Perpetuate Abuse
In our thought-provoking episode, "The Weaponization of 'Victim Mentality': How the Term Can Harm Survivors and Perpetuate Abuse", we discuss the problematic misuse of the term "victim mentality". Often weaponized by abusers, it can be used to manipulate, shame, and silence survivors who voice their experiences. We delve into research studies illustrating how this term can perpetuate violence and abuse. We also examine the detrimental effects of a true victim mentality and its repercussions on personal well-being, agency, and interpersonal relationships. It's a powerful dialogue about the intersection of language, psychology, and trauma recovery.
#victimmentality #trauma #abuse #survivor #mentalhealth #psychology #personalagency #traumarecovery #interpersonalrelationships #selfblame #emotionalmanipulation #victimblaming #victimhood #mentalhealthawareness #personaldevelopment #interpersonalviolence
References for Further Reading:
De La Torre Laso, J., & Rodríguez-Díaz, J. M. (2022). The relationship between attribution of blame and the perception of resistance in relation to victims of sexual violence. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 868793. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.868793
Gollwitzer, M., Süssenbach, P., & Hannuschke, M. (2015). Victimization experiences and the stabilization of victim sensitivity. Frontiers in Psychology, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00439
Knight, R. (2018, October 29). Working with a Colleague Who Feels That the World Is Against Them. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2018/10/working-with-a-colleague-who-feels-that-the-world-is-against-them
Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. (2004). Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (1st edition). American Psychological Association / Oxford University Press.
Wegner, R., Abbey, A., Pierce, J., Pegram, S. E., & Woerner, J. (2015). Sexual Assault Perpetrators’ Justifications for Their Actions: Relationships to Rape Supportive Attitudes, Incident Characteristics, and Future Perpetration. Violence Against Women, 21(8), 1018–1037. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801215589380
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