overidentification

Example:In some tight-knit communities, overidentification with the group can lead to a loss of individual autonomy and freedom.

Definition:An excessive sense of shared identity within a social group, often leading to a loss of individual identity.

Example:Overidentification with a romantic partner can sometimes lead to emotional burnout and dissatisfaction.

Definition:An excessive emotional connection to another person or thing, often to the detriment of one's own emotional well-being.