Explanation:
In social psychology, the need to belong is an intrinsic motivation to affiliate with others and be socially accepted.
The need to belong involves more than simply being acquainted with other people. It is instead centered on gaining acceptance, attention, and support from members of the group as well as providing the same attention to other members.
In social psychology, the need to belong is an intrinsic motivation to affiliate with others and be socially accepted.1 This need plays a role in several social phenomena such as self-presentation and social comparison.
Belongingness is the human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group. ... Mere belonging is defined as an entryway to a social relationship, represented by a small cue of social connection ...
