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Study Links Spiritual Group Strength to Self-Sacrifice

12/26/2025

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A study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin links spiritual group strength to self-sacrifice.
It attributes this to collective narcissism among group members, linking identity to sacrifice.
The research included surveys with Spanish citizens and experiments with inmates during the COVID-19 crisis.
Future research will examine non-violent movements and separate spiritual strength from narcissism.

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Story summary

A study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin links spiritual group strength to self-sacrifice.
It attributes this to collective narcissism among group members, linking identity to sacrifice.
The research included surveys with Spanish citizens and experiments with inmates during the COVID-19 crisis.
Future research will examine non-violent movements and separate spiritual strength from narcissism.