Behav Res Ther April 2010 PMID 20035927

Betrayal: a psychological analysis.

S Rachman

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Peak: 3 in Dec 2021
across 4 sources since Jan 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the profound psychological impact of betrayal, with posts citing specific effects like shock, grief, and self-doubt, and referencing scientific analyses. The tone varies from scientific to personal, demonstrating both academic interest and personal relevance, which contributes to the overall moderate engagement and recognition of the article's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's insights into betrayal and its psychological effects, reflecting general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity and relevance, especially relating betrayal to mental health and personal experiences.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to scientific findings, personal reflections, and societal implications, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight how the article relates to real-life issues like trauma, political trust, and mental health, suggesting a moderate but meaningful influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Betrayal involves feeling harmed by someone trusted through actions like disloyalty, infidelity, or dishonesty, which can cause emotional trauma such as shock, grief, damaged self-esteem, and life changes.
  • The impact of betrayal is especially significant for mental health issues like anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD, often leading to perceptions of mental contamination where the betrayer becomes a source of ongoing distress.
  • Experiments show that imagining betrayal or unacceptable acts can increase feelings of mental contamination, highlighting the psychological importance of betrayal and its far-reaching effects on individuals' mental well-being.

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Dean Burnett (@garwboy everywhere else too)
@garwboy · X

When someone you're convinced is one your side turns out to be nothing of the sort, that's not just 'typical politicians'; that's betrayal. And that's much more powerful, more visceral, psychologically speaking. https://t.co/bNYwztcK02 /8

Dec 10, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 38,765 followers View post →
Psicología Sevilla
@facpsi · X

Betrayal: A psychological analysis https://t.co/VMroGxi7gY

Jun 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 30,301 followers View post →
Tracy
@beekmanplace78 · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/HPhU1xtHxu

Jan 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,931 followers View post →
Brian Murza
@brianmurza5 · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis https://t.co/DpiXIK70C4 /''RED FRIDAY=U.S.A., December 20, 2024, 09:54-Here Y'ALL Go COWARDICE CANADA/1993-2024: This RELATES to EVERY HUMAN-BEING, 1993-2024, That has Committed TREASON, and, OTHER NUMEROUS COWARDICE; via an IGNORED Canadian

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,518 followers View post →
Adam “Ain’t” Wright
@adamaintwright · X

MIND GAMES That TEAR Relationships & Family Apart |TOXIC FAMILY DYNAMICS https://t.co/f7Mzhc7YEw via @YouTube

May 15, 2025 · 1 like · 869 followers View post →
Axel Arturo Barceló Aspeitia
@ztante · X

“Betrayal is the sense of being harmed by the intentional actions or omissions of a trusted person.” (S. Rachman 2010: 304-311, https://t.co/uQgKHI73fS.)

Jun 6, 2024 · 5,557 followers View post →

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Adam “Ain’t” Wright
@adamaintwright · X

MIND GAMES That TEAR Relationships & Family Apart |TOXIC FAMILY DYNAMICS https://t.co/f7Mzhc7YEw via @YouTube

May 15, 2025 · 1 like · 869 followers View post →
Living Empowered®
@livingempowered · X

Betrayal: A psychological analysis - ScienceDirect https://t.co/9qtqrjEqSb

Jan 30, 2025 · 676 followers View post →
PetitŽanti
@Santinfinite · X

Una vez mas no estoy hablando por hablar. Lo dice la cienciaaaa motherfucker Ya le pregunte a grok, y me asegure de no estar teniendo sesgo de confirmacion jaja https://t.co/cygh3CLExy https://t.co/RJgpTw0HSr

Jan 17, 2025 · 668 followers View post →
Brian Murza
@brianmurza5 · X

RT @brianmurza5: Betrayal: a psychological analysis https://t.co/DpiXIK70C4 /''RED FRIDAY=U.S.A., December 20, 2024, 09:54-Here Y'ALL Go CO…

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 share · 2,518 followers View post →
Brian Murza
@brianmurza5 · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis https://t.co/DpiXIK70C4 /''RED FRIDAY=U.S.A., December 20, 2024, 09:54-Here Y'ALL Go COWARDICE CANADA/1993-2024: This RELATES to EVERY HUMAN-BEING, 1993-2024, That has Committed TREASON, and, OTHER NUMEROUS COWARDICE; via an IGNORED Canadian

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,518 followers View post →
Rodney Leonard
@leonard5691 · X

https://t.co/JPHlNtcQEm

Oct 28, 2024 · 84 followers View post →
Axel Arturo Barceló Aspeitia
@ztante · X

“Betrayal is the sense of being harmed by the intentional actions or omissions of a trusted person.” (S. Rachman 2010: 304-311, https://t.co/uQgKHI73fS.)

Jun 6, 2024 · 5,557 followers View post →
Phil Leshovsky
@Not4Sale1776 · X

.will actually, 4 real real, as soon as tomorrow, become a source contamination" & in our series of experiments, it was demonstrated that feelings of mental contamination can b aroused by imagining unacceptable non-consensual acts"

May 21, 2024 · 7 followers View post →
Julia LMFT, Undressing the Issue Podcast
@LmftJulia · X

The effects of betrayal include shock, loss and grief, morbid pre-occupation, damaged self-esteem, self-doubting, anger- this is trauma, read more here about the effects of betrayal https://t.co/S9mFjHIrSh. #betrayaltrauma #julialmft #therapy #latherapist

Aug 8, 2022 · 63 followers View post →
Donna L. Buchan
@8bells · X

After the jab & #VAERS, people may deal with #Betrayal & its effects of shock, loss/grief, morbid preoccupation, damaged self-esteem, self-doubting, anger. Not infrequently these produce life-altering changes. Betrayal: a psychological analysis(PubMed) #Institutions #cdnpoli

Jul 13, 2022 · 3,416 followers View post →
chaos with Ed Miliband
@tinymattresses · X

RT @garwboy: When someone you're convinced is one your side turns out to be nothing of the sort, that's not just 'typical politicians'; tha…

Dec 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,386 followers View post →
The Web of Evil
@webofevil · X

RT @garwboy: When someone you're convinced is one your side turns out to be nothing of the sort, that's not just 'typical politicians'; tha…

Dec 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,726 followers View post →
Dean Burnett (@garwboy everywhere else too)
@garwboy · X

When someone you're convinced is one your side turns out to be nothing of the sort, that's not just 'typical politicians'; that's betrayal. And that's much more powerful, more visceral, psychologically speaking. https://t.co/bNYwztcK02 /8

Dec 10, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 38,765 followers View post →
Isidro Maya Jariego
@isidromj · X

RT @facpsi: Betrayal: A psychological analysis https://t.co/VMroGxi7gY

Jun 1, 2021 · 1 share · 1,423 followers View post →
Psicología Sevilla
@facpsi · X

Betrayal: A psychological analysis https://t.co/VMroGxi7gY

Jun 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 30,301 followers View post →
robert
@papacagoots · X

RT @TracyCampanell: Betrayal: a psychological analysis. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/HPhU1xtHxu

Jan 18, 2020 · 1 share · 166 followers View post →
Tracy
@beekmanplace78 · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/HPhU1xtHxu

Jan 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,931 followers View post →
jeremy lynn baylis
@lynn_baylis · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis. – PubMed – NCBI https://t.co/Qd5xy8Cr8X

Jan 22, 2019 · 284 followers View post →
Therapist|LindaCJTurner
@LindaCJTurner · X

Betrayal: a psychological analysis. – PubMed – NCBI https://t.co/3PgJadu2xc

Jan 21, 2019 · 3,154 followers View post →