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Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, a religion, or something else, some people tend to have an 'inherent' desire to belong and be an important part of something greater than themselves. This implies a relationship that is greater than simple acquaintance or familiarity. Belonging is a strong feeling that exists in human nature. [1]
Kinkeeping activities help extended family members of differing households stay in touch with one another and strengthen intergenerational bonds. [2] [3] It facilitates the transfer of family traditions, values, and histories from one generation to the next. [4] Families with active kinkeepers tend to feel more connected as a family. [3]
McMillan & Chavis define a sense of community as "a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared faith that members' needs will be met through their commitment to be together." [5] J.R. Gusfield identified two dimensions of community: territorial and relational. [6]
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages; it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion. [164] The importance of family medicine is being increasingly recognized. [165]
The need for affiliation (N-Affil) is a term which describes a person's need to feel a sense of involvement and "belonging" within a social group.The term was popularized by David McClelland, whose thinking was strongly influenced by the pioneering work of Henry Murray, who first identified underlying psychological human needs and motivational processes in 1938.
membership: feeling of belonging or of sharing a sense of personal relatedness, influence: mattering, making a difference to a group and of the group mattering to its members; reinforcement: integration and fulfillment of needs, shared emotional connection. To what extent do participants in joint activities experience a sense of community?
Sources of support can be natural (e.g., family and friends) or more formal (e.g., mental health specialists or community organizations). [33] The source of the social support is an important determinant of its effectiveness as a coping strategy. Support from a romantic partner is associated with health benefits, particularly for men. [34]
No matter where they work or what the occupation is, feeling a sense of belonging in a peer group is a key to overall success. [20] Part of this is the responsibility of the leader (manager, supervisor, etc.). If the leader helps everyone feel a sense of belonging within the group, it can help boost morale and productivity.