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Preferred term

need to belong  

Definition(s)

  • Definition The need to belong refers to the idea that humans have a fundamental motivation to be accepted into relationships with others and to be a part of social groups. The fact that belongingness is a need means that human beings must establish and maintain a minimum quantity of enduring relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Need to Belong]

Broader concept(s)

Belongs to group

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Q48Q01JM-Q

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