institutionalism

institutional +‎ -ism

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.

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