JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports Outline Social Psychiatry Study Results from Rachel Gibbons et al (Scapegoating in Healthcare: A Primitive Response to Tragedy).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 381 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the phenomenon of scapegoating in healthcare systems, particularly in response to tragic events such as suicides or homicides. It discusses how clinicians and organizations are often publicly blamed, reflecting deeper psychological and sociocultural processes rather than mere accountability. The research employs an interpretive narrative approach, integrating psychoanalytic and sociological theories, and argues that scapegoating obstructs learning and distorts justice, ultimately hindering genuine accountability and psychological safety within healthcare. The findings emphasize the need to recognize and resist these unconscious group dynamics to foster a more constructive environment in clinical practice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/01, p381
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:190619402
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