Post-Communist Syndrome: a Mental Heritage. A Theoretical Framework and Empirical Findings
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Post-Communist Syndrome: a Mental Heritage. A Theoretical Framework and Empirical Findings
Original language description
The article discusses post-totalitarian symptoms and the concept of post-totalitarian syndrome which can explain mentality of some dissatisfied Eastern European citizens. The current Czech post-totalitarian conditions are analyzed in terms of specific grievances and human needs; it is suggested that the disappointed include numerous frustrated but otherwise pro-democratic citizens. Complaints focus on economic insecurity (fear of unemployment, lack of security at the old age), crime (both white collar economic and street crime), lack of overall safety and disappointment with the general decline of interpersonal relations. Although respondents found it much easier to be upset with the current circumstances than with the totalitarian past, direct questions referring to the pre-1989 police state revealed an overwhelming awareness of and frustration with it. The most intense current anger is provoked by misconduct of politicians, yet democracy as a regime is not doubted.
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Classification
Type
D - Article in proceedings
CEP classification
AN - Psychology
OECD FORD branch
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Continuities
Z - Vyzkumny zamer (s odkazem do CEZ)
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Publication year
2010
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
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Article name in the collection
Dvacet let poté - komunistické režimy ve střední a východní Evropě jako společné dědictví
ISBN
978-80-87211-40-3
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Number of pages
5
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Publisher name
Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Place of publication
Praha
Event location
Praha
Event date
Oct 7, 2009
Type of event by nationality
EUR - Evropská akce
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