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disidentification
disidentification Disidentification is an active psychological distancing from a group that matters to a person’s self-concept.
Disidentification is an active psychological distancing from a group that matters to a person’s self-concept. The person still formally belongs to the group, but internally feels separate from it, sees themself as different from other members, and is dissatisfied with belonging. It is more than simply not identifying with the group, because it reflects a distinct negative state of separation.