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Left-wing extremism linked to

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By Alex Mitchell May 25, 2023 2:42pm Updated

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“Based on existing research, we expected individuals with
higher levels of left-wing authoritarianism to also report
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Left-wing extremism can be rooted in very unhealthy and selfish mental behavior, a new study suggests.
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“In particular, certain forms of activism might provide them with opportunities for positive self-presentation
and displays of moral superiority, to gain social status, to dominate others, and to engage in social 100,367
conflicts and aggression to satisfy their need for thrill seeking.”

The study on left-wing authoritarianism also showed that many times they do not practice what they so
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Social justice is often used as a guise for these activists to behave unhinged, the research noted.

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“Based on existing research, we expected individuals with higher levels of left-wing authoritarianism to also report higher
levels of narcissism,” the authors of a new study wrote.
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“An individual high in LWA might declare anyone to be ‘old fashioned’ who is opposing their own
‘progressive values,’ strive to suppress free speech to regulate the expression of right-wing beliefs in
educational institutions, and even endorse the use of violence to reach their own political goals,” the
authors said.

Beyond using any means necessary, people of privileged backgrounds who are aligned with LWA often
use their narcissism to make activism solely about themselves instead of achieving social equality for
struggling groups.

“Minority groups should be made aware of the narcissistic ‘enemies’ from within their activist movement,
as these individuals could hijack the cause thereby reducing the success of the activism in many ways,”
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The study also suggested that some hijack social causes to make it about themselves.
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“As grandiose narcissists typically desire fame, distinction, elevated social status and high social
importance, they can be assumed to strive for influential positions that involve social visibility and outreach
as well as access to financial and other resources.”

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Edmund Fitzgerald
34 minutes ago
Nice study and unsurprising conclusion.
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NotaChinesetroll(noreally)
57 minutes ago
So you are saying that rich white kids destroying cities are crazy. who would of thunk?
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Edmund Fitzgerald
32 minutes ago
I don’t think that is a competent summation of the study. It is hardly limited to rich or
white or kids.
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Just the Hired Help

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In other news, sky is blue.
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