Belonging: A Review of Conceptual Issues, an Integrative Framework, and Directions for Future Research

A Sense Of Connection - Having regular interaction with a distinct group of people with whom we share the same values. A Sense Of Belonging - Feeling seen, understood, accepted and celebrated for the many aspects that make us who we are.

Numerous social psychological theories show that humans naturally need to belong to something bigger and strive to be socially accepted. Belonging is fundamental to our health and well-being. There was even a study done that equated the experience of not belonging to that of