چکیده (انگلیسی):

This study examined the persistent sympathetic response of some Egyptian citizens towards ousted president Hosni Mubarak
despite his indictment for killing hundreds of peaceful demonstrators. These individuals have been occasionally characterized
as victims of the so-called "Stockholm Syndrome," which was defined by mental health professionals as the tendency of victims
to develop positive emotional bond towards their victimizers. However, a thematic analysis of interviews conducted with ten
Mubarak supporters suggests that their sympathetic response towards the former president might be attributed to their
observance of certain collectivistic values, such as filial piety and communalism. These collectivistic values might help explain
why these supporters respected Mubarak as both a father and authority figure. Further, the analysis suggests that this
sympathetic response was influenced by religious values and outgroup blaming. Social and political implications of this study
are discussed.