6. Resistance to Change
Due to the emotional significance attached to specific identities, people may resist change or feel threatened by experiences that challenge or contradict their identity. This resistance can lead to defensiveness, denial, or cognitive dissonance as individuals strive to maintain their sense of self.
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The psychology of identity attachment explores how people form strong emotional connections to specific aspects of their identity, such as labels, roles, or characteristics, and how these attachments influence their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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