The Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as a Group Phenomenon

Only through the perspective of clinical social psychology is it possible to perceive and analyze pathological group processes.With this new perspective the MSbP as a group phenomenon in the field of autism is examined and presented as an example.By analyzing it becomes clear that- MSbP occurs much more frequently than previously assumed.- Pathological behavior can be publicly carried out within group structures and still remain undetected for decades.- the distribution of individual motives and actions among different actors within different subgroups has a stabilizing and legitimizing effect.- The role of the perpetrator in the abuse is not limited to the primary caregivers.- It is possible that the child could be harmed against the parents' actual will.www.b-j-schmidt.net