The more strongly the civilisation elements associated with an institution have been incorporated into personal and circle civilisations, the more likely people are to act in accordance with that institution.
- Explanation. When norms, expectations and conceptions concerning an institution’s legitimacy have become part of personal and circle civilisations, individuals’ thinking, judgement, volition and conduct correspond more closely to that institution. They are consequently more likely to act in accordance with it even without continuous external pressure.
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