I think the common ones fall into a ‘fear of losing social status’ bucket. Looking dumb, or deviant, or otherwise being perceived as a poor social investment for others to put energy into.
The actual word “insecurity” implies a fear of loss, which fits this model.
I think the common ones fall into a ‘fear of losing social status’ bucket. Looking dumb, or deviant, or otherwise being perceived as a poor social investment for others to put energy into.
The actual word “insecurity” implies a fear of loss, which fits this model.