"A sense of entitlement may derive from early childhood experiences in which a child is overly indulged and rarely, if ever, has to face disappointment or frustration. It might be supported by parenting that fosters a false sense of inflated ego. It may also evolve from belonging to a certain group, i.e., beliefs in white privilege, masculine superiority over women, being of a certain ethnicity, following their religion, or living in a particular country."
"Throughout my years as a clinician, I've worked with many individuals whose anger was fueled by their sense of entitlement. They shared a personality trait characterized by believing that they were special and deserved things even without effort, and that others should be more responsive to their needs, even when it was draining for them. Those who feel entitled believe they are owed something because they feel special."
Entitlement involves believing oneself to be special and more deserving than others, often expecting preferential treatment without equivalent effort. Maintaining entitlement predisposes individuals to marked frustration and anger when expectations are unmet and to hypervigilance for perceived disrespect or injustice. Entitlement can originate from early overindulgence, parenting that fosters an inflated ego, or membership in groups that confer real or perceived privilege. Group dynamics can further reinforce entitlement beliefs. Entitlement sustains rigid, unrealistic expectations that fuel anger. A variety of strategies exist to recognize entitlement and reduce its impact on emotion and behavior.
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