Paternalism: Definition, Examples & Societal Impact

mohammed looti An academic and researcher specialized in
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Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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looti, m. (2025, December 4). Paternalism: Definition, Examples & Societal Impact. Psychepedia. https://psychepedia.arabpsychology.com/trm/paternalism-definition-examples-societal-impact/
looti, mohammed. “Paternalism: Definition, Examples & Societal Impact.” Psychepedia, 4 December 2025, https://psychepedia.arabpsychology.com/trm/paternalism-definition-examples-societal-impact/.
looti, mohammed. “Paternalism: Definition, Examples & Societal Impact.” Psychepedia. December 4, 2025. https://psychepedia.arabpsychology.com/trm/paternalism-definition-examples-societal-impact/.