👉 Parochialization is a concept in psychology that refers to the tendency of individuals to prefer or hold on to certain aspects of their own cultural, social, or religious identity over broader societal or global identities. It can be characterized by a focus on one's local culture and beliefs rather than embracing or integrating with wider communities. In other words, it is the process where people tend to internalize and value their own cultural or religious identity more than others, which may lead them to ignore or reject aspects
