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social need
social need In this historical source, social need means the strong human requirement for companionship and nearness to other people, which is treated as basic to mental well-being.
In this historical source, social need means the strong human requirement for companionship and nearness to other people, which is treated as basic to mental well-being. It also includes the need to keep the approval of one’s social group, shaping conduct toward conformity with its customs and regard for others.