Intergenerational Conditioning, Authority, and the Suppression of Individuality: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Formation of the Social Self

Mayank K Singh

doi:10.17605/osf.io/d5qmg

January 1, 2026Open Access

Intergenerational Conditioning, Authority, and the Suppression of Individuality: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Formation of the Social Self

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This inquiry aims to understand how authority and social conditioning influence identity formation and individuality across generations.
Conducted a phenomenological analysis of experiences related to authority and social conditioning.
Explored narratives from various individuals regarding their upbringing and social influences.
Examined the suppression of individuality in the context of accepted social norms.
Identified key factors such as authority and fear that contribute to social identity development.
Revealed patterns of suppressed individuality linked to intergenerational influences.
Found that social acceptance often comes at the cost of personal authenticity.

Implication

Phenomenological inquiry explores how authority and fear shape individuality in social identity formation.

Abstract

A phenomenological exploration of how authority, fear, and social conditioning shape the human mind from childhood, leading to the formation of a socially accepted identity while suppressing individuality across generations.

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Mayank K Singh (2026) studied this question.

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Intergenerational Conditioning, Authority, and the Suppression of Individuality: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Formation of the Social Self

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