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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > identity and self > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > theory (group processes) > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > need for belonging
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > personality and individual differences > need for belonging

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need for belonging  

Definition(s)

  • The need for belonging refers to the motivation to feel connected to and accepted by other people. While this need can operate at the interpersonal level (interactions between two people), humans are also motivated to feel included in groups. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Need for Belonging]

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Belongs to group

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