The Need to Belong Theory

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gptkbp:instanceOf psychological theory
gptkbp:assumes belongingness is a basic human need
lack of belongingness leads to negative psychological outcomes
gptkbp:citation numerous psychological studies
gptkbp:hasConcept humans have a fundamental motivation to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Need to Belong Theory
gptkbp:influenced research on social exclusion
research on group dynamics
research on loneliness
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Mark_Leary
gptkb:Roy_Baumeister
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Psychological_Bulletin
Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497-529.
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:attachment_theory
social psychology
motivation
interpersonal relationships
gptkbp:yearProposed 1995
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roy_F._Baumeister
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7