Citizen, interrupted: the 2011 English riots from a psychosocial perspective.
Citizen, interrupted: the 2011 English riots from a psychosocial perspective.
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公民,打断:从社会心理角度看 2011 年英国骚乱。
DOI:
10.1017/s2045796012000364
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发表时间:
2013
影响因子:
8.1
通讯作者:
Aiello G
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作者:
Aiello G
AimsThis is a contribution to the debate over the 2011 English riots from a psychosocial perspective.MethodsWe compare the impulsive and ‘mindless’ behaviour of rioters with the impulsive, violent and contradictory behaviour of people affected by severe personality disorders.ResultsWe propose that the lack of a sense of social identity and of mentalization skills is a common feature of the two conditions – the lack of social identity, leading to frustration and anger, coupled with a lack of mentalization, leading to the impulsive and violent expression. Furthermore, we highlight the confusing impact that the social marginalization and consumerism can have on young generations from lower classes in cities from the Western world.ConclusionsBy building a parallel with the therapeutic intervention offered to severe personality disorders, we speculate on how the community, by modifying its communication's style and actively intervene in deprived socio-economic contexts, could inspire more confidence, trust and sense of belonging in its marginalized members.