Elmer Schwaner

Studying Scapegoat Theory Elmer Schwaner

Have you ever been reprimanded for those things you didn't do? If the answer is yes, you are becoming a scapegoating of someone. Scapegoat theory refers to the tendency to blame someone else for one's own problems. This process often results in feelings of prejudice toward the person or group that one is blaming. Scapegoating serves as an opportunity to explain failure or misdeeds while maintaining one's positive self-image. This is considered a form of bullying at work. So you should learn about it to prevent or avoid this situation.