institutional dependency
[/ɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl dɪˈpɛndənsi/]
nounfemininepl: institutional dependencies / dependências institucionais
dependência institucional
1. A situation where an individual, group, or organization relies heavily on support, resources, or decision-making authority from established institutions, losing autonomy in the process
The nonprofit's institutional dependency on government funding limited its ability to pursue independent initiatives.
A dependência institucional da organização não-governamental em relação aos fundos governamentais limitou sua capacidade de perseguir iniciativas independentes.
2. In sociology and psychology, the condition of becoming psychologically or functionally reliant on institutional systems for basic needs and decision-making
Long-term residents showed signs of institutional dependency, struggling to make decisions outside the facility's structure.
Os residentes de longa permanência mostravam sinais de dependência institucional, tendo dificuldade em tomar decisões fora da estrutura da instituição.
3. In economics and political science, the structural reliance of nations, regions, or sectors on specific institutions for economic viability or governance
The country's institutional dependency on international financial organizations affected its policy autonomy.
A dependência institucional do país em relação às organizações financeiras internacionais afetou sua autonomia política.
The term 'institutional dependency' is particularly relevant in Brazilian social policy discussions, especially regarding welfare systems, prison reform, and care for vulnerable populations. In the United States, it's frequently discussed in contexts of mental health institutions, foster care systems, and government entitlement programs. The concept carries implications about autonomy, dignity, and the balance between institutional support and personal agency.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break free from institutional dependency
foster institutional independence
reduce institutional reliance
structural trap of institutional dependency
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