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Sense of Belonging

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A table of Contents

#1, Why do we want to feel belonging?

#2, Sense of Belonging in Action

#3, Effect of
Belongingness
#4, Increase Your Sense of Belonging

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Why do we
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Why do we want to feel belonging?
The need to belong, also known as belongingness, refers to a human emotional need to
affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group. This may include the need to belong to
a peer group at school, to be accepted by co-workers, to be part of an athletic team, or to be
part of a religious group.

A sense of belonging involves more than simply being acquainted with other people. It is
centered on gaining acceptance, attention, and support from members of the group as well
as providing the same attention to other members.

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Why do we want to feel belonging?
The need to belong to a group also can lead to changes in behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes as
people strive to conform to the standards and norms of the group.

In social psychology, the need to belong is an intrinsic motivation to affiliate with others
and be socially accepted.
 This need plays a role in a number of social phenomena such as self-presentation and social
comparison.

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Why do we want to feel belonging?
Social belonging is one of the most basic human needs.
1. Social belonging can be said to be a psychological sense of belonging not only in close
relationships with oneself, such as family, friends, and co-workers, but also in how
close one is psychologically connected with members of other social groups (Lee and
Robbins, 1995; Uphoff, 1993).

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Sense of
Belonging in
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Sense of Belonging in Action
What inspires people to seek out specific groups?

In many cases, the need to belong to certain social groups results from sharing
some point of commonality. For example, teens who share the same taste in
clothing, music, and other interests might seek each other out to form friendships.

Other factors that can lead individuals to seek out groups include:
• Pop culture interests
• Religious beliefs
• Shared goals
• Socioeconomic status

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Sense of Belonging in Action
People often present themselves in a particular way in order to belong to a specific
social group. For example, a new member of a high school sports team might
adopt the dress and mannerisms of the other members of the team in order to fit
in with the rest of the group.

People also spend a great deal of time comparing themselves to other members of
the group in order to determine how well they fit in. This social comparison might
lead an individual to adopt some of the same behaviors and attitudes of the most
prominent members of the group in order to conform and gain greater acceptance.

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Effect of
Belongingness
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Effect of Belongingness
Our need to belong is what drives us to seek out stable, long-lasting relationships
with other people. It also motivates us to participate in social activities such as
clubs, sports teams, religious groups, and community organizations.

In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, belongingness is part of one of his major

needs that motivate human behavior. The hierarchy is usually portrayed as a
pyramid, with more basic needs at the base and more complex needs near the peak.
The need for love and belonging lie at the center of the pyramid as part of the
social needs.

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Effect of Belongingness
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Once the needs at the bottom three levels have been

satisfied, the esteem needs begin to play a more
prominent role in motivating behavior.

The need for emotional relationships drives human

behavior.
the needs for security and safety become primary.

The physiological needs include those that are vital

to survival.
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Effect of Belongingness
While Maslow suggested that these needs were less important than the physiological
and safety needs, he believed that the need for belonging helped people to
experience companionship and acceptance through family, friends, and other
relationships.

A 2020 study in college students found a positive link between a sense of belonging
and greater happiness and overall well-being, as well as an overall reduction in
the mental health outcomes.

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Hopelessness
• Loneliness
• Social anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts

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Increase Your Sense of Belonging
So what can you do to increase the sense of belonging?

• Make an effort.
The most crucial ingredient to building a sense of belonging is effort. You cannot belong if
you don't choose to make the effort to engage with others. It may feel uncomfortable at
first to meet new people, but give it time, as you may need to practice self-talk. Soon the
actions will become second nature. Behavioral activation and opposite action are
effective strategies for getting yourself to put in the effort. Action often is needed to feel
motivated.
• Be mindful of others.
Think less about yourself while with others and make the other person or the group your
focus. Making conversation is critical to increasing your sense of belonging. It is important
to mutually ask questions, make small talk, self-disclose skillfully and listen to people's
responses.
• Keep and teach an open mind.
• Practice an attitude of acceptance.

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Increase Your Sense of Belonging
So what can you do to increase the sense of belonging?

• Keep and teach an open mind.

Try new activities and meet new people. Consider new ways of thinking. Lead by example
so your children can see how it works. Put in effort to seek activities and groups of people
who you share common interests with. You may need to make it happen to start.
Encourage and support your children to get involved.
• Practice an attitude of acceptance.
Recognize that others have different ways of being, which don't have to change you.
Focus on similarities rather than differences. Similarities tend to increase bonding. If you
feel that people are not like you, focus on a mutual goal, such as a volunteer opportunity.
Teach children to validate the feelings of others.

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Increase Your Sense of Belonging
So what can you do to increase the sense of
belonging? Tell me about it.

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Thank you

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