institutionalism

English

Etymology

From institutional +‎ -ism.

Noun

institutionalism (countable and uncountable, plural institutionalisms)

1. Adherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct
   • 2003, Robert Stephen Feldman, Development Across the Life Span:

     Institutionalism is brought about, in part, by a sense of learned helplessness, a belief that one has no control over one's environment.

   • 2016, David F. Ruccio, Jack Amariglio, Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics, page 213:

     Therefore, in addition to noting the similarities between the "new Nietzsche" and nonabsolutist institutionalism, we want to show briefly what, specifically, a reading of Nietzsche adds to the institutionalist treatment of values.

2. The use of public institutions in health care and social services

Derived terms

• anti-institutionalism

Related terms

• institutionalist

Translations

adherence to what is established

• French: institutionnalisme (fr) m
• Romanian: instituționalism (ro) n