Pouring Salt on the Wound: Psychologists Identify the Effects of 'Institutional Betrayal'

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Title Pouring Salt on the Wound: Psychologists Identify the Effects of 'Institutional Betrayal'
Publication Type Miscellaneous
Pub Year 2014
Authors Mattiuzzi, P. G.
Keywords betrayal, retribution
Abstract

The risk features involve power, privilege and prestige, the value placed on group membership, the prioritization of group loyalty, the impulse to protect an image, and an institutional sense of righteousness and entitlement....

Notes retribution"Institutional betrayal can involve acts of both omission and commission. Retaliation is the most obvious act of commission. A person complains and suddenly the organization turns hostile." betrayal"Institutional betrayal is potent because it represents a profound and fundamental violation of trust in a necessary dependency relationship. In that sense, it is similar to abuse in close relationships - it can be more harmful than abuse by a stranger. The breach of trust, the unreciprocated loyalty, and the exposure to retaliation are like a knife in the back."
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