Humans possess a powerful and fundamental need to belong
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SUPPORTED
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Extensive psychological literature strongly supports the proposition that humans possess a powerful and fundamental need to belong, which profoundly influences motivation, well-being, and behavior.
Evidence for · 6
The Need to Belong: a Deep Dive into the Origins, Implications, and Future of a Foundational Construct
2021 · cited by 232
Paper [0] highlights the foundational role and enduring consensus around the need to belong as a fundamental human motivation.
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In-Game Need Satisfaction, Frustration, and Gaming Addiction Patterns Across Subgroups of Adolescents Through Structural Equation Modeling: Cross-Sectional and Instrument Validation Study of the Youth Gaming Experience Scales.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [4] confirms relatedness as a core psychological need within self-determination theory.
From belongingness to reduced loneliness: the roles of participation intensity and self-esteem in ACG communities.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [5] underscores perceived belongingness as a fundamental human need that mitigates loneliness when satisfied.
Celebrity worship and empty self.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [7] demonstrates that the need to belong mediates psychological vulnerabilities like emptiness and social exclusion.
From loneliness to connection: the formation mechanism of loneliness, job search stress, and organizational belonging among students approaching graduation in a context of employment contraction.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [8] applies belongingness theory to show how individuals actively seek organizational belonging during periods of transition.
Father Phubbing and Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms: The Roles of Relationship Satisfaction and Need to Belong.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper [9] identifies the need to belong as a critical moderator that intensifies the negative psychological impacts of social disconnection.