belonging
the psychological phenomenon and more…
belonging
"men and women develop their power to perceive critically the way they exist in the world with which and in which they find themselves; they come to see the world not as a static reality but as a reality in the process of transformation." — from Pedagogy of the Oppressed
community members should “feel a sense of belonging (membership), feel like you make a difference to the group and that the group makes a difference to you (influence), feel like your needs will be met by other group members (integration and fulfillment of needs), and feel that you share history, similar experiences, time, and space together (share... See more
Vox • Brands want to be more than your friend. They want 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
There are four factors that contribute to a sense of community: membership, influence, integration/fulfillment of needs, and shared emotional connection.
David Spinks • The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage
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