Relieving frustration can increase scapegoating when the movement takes credit

Evidence

Finally, if ideological commitment is the proximal cause of scapegoating, an important implication follows. Older scapegoat theories assumed that the lessening of frustrations would decrease subsequent scapegoating. The current model suggests, however, that if the scapegoating movement itself is viewed as having improved general life conditions ( J), thereby “proving” its effectiveness, ideological commitment is likely to increase. For example, the Nazis’ economic successes in the 1930s increased Germans’ faith in Hitler’s policies, encouraging the Nazis to take increasingly harsh and, finally, murderous actions against the Jews. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1608 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: Conventions gain force because unmet expectations trigger anger regardless of material stakes — W. David Marx, Status and Culture: How Our Desire for…, 127; Blame attribution determines whether grievances politicize or depoliticize; Hardship-driven need frustration is what scapegoat movements exploit. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1598 (+13 more)

Broader Connections

• Scapegoating can intensify, not subside, when it seems to succeed #corroborates (0.92) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1608