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ScienceSilicon Canalsabout 3 hours ago
Swann's self-verification theory explains why change stallsWilliam Swann's self-verification theory shows people resist change not due to lack of effort but because they seek social confirmation of their existing identity. When a new self emerges, others and the individual themselves maintain the familiar identity to preserve predictability and emotional comfort.
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