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- What is a sense of belonging in a place?
- Why do I feel the need to belong somewhere?
- What does it feel like to belong somewhere?
What is a sense of belonging in a place?
As an individual psychological state and one of the key indicators of well-being, sense of belonging is described as the feeling of belonging in a family, local or virtual community, cultural group, social group, region, or a country.
Why do I feel the need to belong somewhere?
A sense of belonging is crucial to our life satisfaction, happiness, mental and physical health and even longevity. It gives us a sense of purpose and meaning. Research has shown that loss of belonging has been associated with stress, illness and decreased wellbeing and depression.
What does it feel like to belong somewhere?
Belonging is, of course, that feeling of connectedness to a group or community. It's the sense that you're part of something. You feel attached, close and thoroughly accepted by your people. But belonging is more than just being part of a group.
