Term ID: T4363

Psychological Ownership

/psychological-ownership/
The feeling that something belongs to oneself, creating emotional attachment and protective behaviors toward objects or ideas.
Example: Employees feeling personal investment in workplace projects or children developing strong attachment to favorite toys.

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Reference: Pierce et al. (2001)