Psychologists say 'group narcissism' linked to negative attitudes toward immigrants
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 11:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Psychologists trying to understand the polarizing debate on illegal immigration have published a new study that addresses why some Americans feel the way they do about undocumented Latino immigrants. They found that something called "group-level narcissism" -- a feeling of entitlement and superiority that goes beyond patriotism -- plays a role in fueling negative attitudes.