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Do politics attract abnormal personalities? any good research to read on correlation between political ideology and psychological pathology?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

No study, but Blogs: A PH.D. has an article in Psychology Today magazine. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self/201112/narcissism-why-its-so-rampant-in-politics and there are lots of bloggers writing about it. Best wishes.

Answered 7/2/2015

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not necessarily, but: people with narcissistic personality disorders who need constant reassurance of their worth and a desire for power and wealth may be attracted to the profession. The combination of narcissism and sociopathic personality disorder is particularly lethal for political leaders. There are many other professions which may attract them, i.e., finance, television and movies to name a few.

Answered 10/31/2020

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