Belonging: A Review of Conceptual Issues, an Integrative Framework, and Directions for Future Research
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Belonging: A Review of Conceptual Issues, an Integrative Framework, and Directions for Future Research
When people feel like they belong, they are able to do their best and be their best. When we work toward belonging, we’re working toward creating a space where collaboration and cooperation can flourish. This is true for every kind of group, big and small. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, business manager, community organizer, or leader of any sor... See more
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compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.comA 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.
Joe Lightfoot • A Collective Blooming: The Rise Of The Mutual Aid Community
The word ‘belonging’ holds together the two fundamental aspects of life: being and longing, the Longing of our being and the Being of our longing. Belonging is deep; only in a superficial sense does it refer to our external attachment to people, places and things.
John O'Donohue • Eternal Echoes: Exploring Our Hunger To Belong
It’s a feeling of home, of “I can exhale here and be fully myself with no judgment or insecurity.” Belonging is about shared values and responsibility, and the desire to participate in making your community better. It’s about taking pride, showing up, and offering your unique gifts to others. You can’t belong if you only take.
Radha Agrawal • Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life
Belonging isn’t what we think it is. It’s more complicated—and more magical.We say we want “belonging,” but we’re using the wrong word. What we’re really craving isn’t just about connection or loneliness or even bonds—it’s about striking a very delicate, deeply human balance.It’s about the paradox of identity.
Jasmine Bina on LinkedIn: If you’re looking to build a community in 2025, remember this: Belonging…
We see that building a sense of belonging leads to increased collective efficacy, or the ability for a group to achieve a shared purpose together. We see more collective efficacy leading to strengthening belonging even more. It’s a great positive feedback loop that we want to help unlock within neighborhoods.