Scheduling Theory: The Need To Belong Theory

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The Need to Belong Theory Baumeister & Leary (1995) argue that the need to belong is a important human need to form and maintain at least a small amount of lasting, positive and significant interpersonal relationships. Satisfying this need requires frequent and positive interactions with the same individuals, and engaging in these interactions within a framework of long-term, stable care and concern. A sense of belongingness is crucial to our well-being. Baumeister & Leary also argue that the lack of belongingness causes various undesirable effects, including a decrease in the levels of happiness, health, and adjustment to everyone. They further assert that people who lack of belongingness suffer higher levels of mental and physical illness

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