When a family lacks sufficient differentiation, it may become emotionally fused. An undifferentiated family may become a(n):

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An undifferentiated family may become an "ego mass," a term used in family systems theory to describe a family unit with low levels of differentiation, where individual members are emotionally fused together, leading to a lack of autonomy and individuality within the family.

When a Family Lacks Sufficient Differentiation, It May Become Emotionally