7. Potential Pitfalls
Identity attachment can provide a sense of security and belonging, it can also have drawbacks. Overidentification with specific identities may lead to stereotyping, prejudice, or rigid thinking, limiting personal growth and inhibiting authentic self-expression.
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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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6. Resistance to Change
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