The Anti-Social Triad of Grievance Politics
An Integrated Model of Reactionism, Ressentiment, and Collective Narcissism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3756903 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tereza Capelos (0000-0002-9371-4509, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK, corresponding author), Mikko Salmela (0000-0002-9988-3274, Practical Philosophy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki Finland), Gavin B Sullivan (0000-0003-0146-5953, International Psychoanalytic University Berlin, Berlin, Germany), Stavroula Chrona (0000-0002-0914-4938, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 526-551 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Behavioral Scientist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-7642 • E-ISSN: 1552-3381 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00027642241240351 |
| OpenAlex | W4393342376 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 64 |
In this article, we undertake a comprehensive examination of reactionism, ressentiment , and collective narcissism, collectively termed as the " anti-social triad of grievance politics ." Although these constructs are conceptually distinct, they are psycholoically intricately linked. Reactionism denotes a backward-facing political orientation, ressentiment signifies a chronic and embittered emotional mechanism, and collective narcissism reflects a precarious and wounded psychological state. Together, they constitute a potent blend of anti-social sentiments within grievance politics, yet their interconnectedness is overlooked when they are studied in isolation. Our study pioneers in establishing original connections between reactionism, ressentiment , and collective narcissism, providing empirical evidence of their coexistence and interactions. We introduce a novel scale to measure reactionism and explore its associations with existing measures of ressentiment and collective narcissism, as well as their associations with values, authoritarianism, and populism. By elucidating the tight interplay among these phenomena, we offer valuable insights into their implications for responses to social change and the essence of democracy
Grievance · Narcissism · Political science · Politics · Law · Personality Traits and Psychology · Psychology · Social Capital and Networks · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology
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The culture of narcissism
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Heroisation and victimisation
Sour grapes
Mediated emotions
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Authoritarianism and Group Identification
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Resentment/Ressentiment
Collective narcissism and its social consequences
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The Political Sociology of Emotions
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
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| Citations per year | 8,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 17 |