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need to belong

need to belong Need to belong is a person’s motivation to form and maintain at least a minimal number of meaningful interpersonal relationships.

Need to belong is a person’s motivation to form and maintain at least a minimal number of meaningful interpersonal relationships. It reflects how strongly someone seeks social connection and a sense of inclusion with others.

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Drafting source: Zhai Manman; Saarimäki Heini; Hietanen Jari K. The perception of eye contact is associated with men’s need to belong, self-esteem, and loneliness. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0319974; article XML SHA-256 4122235551714a4f19b666d6fed629ac9a111be4fa49a22c0d812c05113f3ed7. “The perception of eye contact is associated with men’s need to belong, self-esteem, and loneliness” (10.1371/journal.pone.0319974).
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