The Need To Belong | LearnPsychology

During this period of social distancing, it may be difficult for many of us to adjust to this “new way of life.“ For the foreseeable future, it is suggested that we practice and maintain a safe distance from others, and this can be a very difficult task. We take a look at belonging and the importance that we as humans grant it. Even in times of social distancing, we don’t need to socially isolate! To Learn More About The Need To Belong: for class/baumeister and References: Baumeister, R., & Leary, M. (1995). The Need to Belong: Desire for Interpersonal Attachments as a Fundamental Human Motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497–529. Forsyth, D. R. (2014). Inclusion and Identity. In D. R. Forsyth, Group Dynamics, Sixth Edition (pp. 62-98). Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA.