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Political narcissism predicts dehumanization of opponents among conservatives and liberals

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A recent study in the British Journal of Social Psychology offers new insights into why some people view their political opponents in dehumanizing ways.

Both liberals and conservatives are susceptible to this behavior when their connection to their political group is driven by a sense of grandiosity and insecurity.

The researchers conducted four separate studies to investigate the relationship between political narcissism and dehumanization.

Political narcissism predicts blatant dehumanization of political outgroups among conservatives and liberals.

The study was conducted in Poland by Marta Marchlewska and her colleagues.

Collective narcissism stems from self-related psychological issues, such as anxious attachment styles and low personal control.

Future studies could explore interventions aimed at reducing political narcissism.

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