10- The Need to Belong Flashcards
Why is social bonding important?
It is fundamental to human existence
How do babies show social preference?
They are naturally oriented towards humans more than non-social objects
What natural perceptions do we have in our brains?
To naturally seek out social contact
Are there any particular circumstances for people to form social bonds?
No
How can social bonds help people cope?
They are naturally formed even when going through very difficult circumstances
What is the belongingness hypothesis?
Humans are motivated by a fundamental need to belong
What 2 factors do we need for the belongingness hypothesis?
- Frequent, affectively pleasant or positive interactions with same individuals
- Long-term, stable caring and concern
What does not fully feeling that we belong create?
Poorer wellbeing and mental health
3 impacts that people with supportive close relationships show?
Better physical health
Better recovery from illness
Better mental health
Is quality or quantity of relationships more important?
Quality
2 consequences of belonging deprivation
Social pain and social isolation/loneliness
What is the feeling of social pain?
Exclusion may be experienced at a neural level like physical pain
What can social isolation and loneliness cause?
Decline in cognitive function, mental health and increased mortality
What is social isolation and loneliness a risk factor for?
Smoking and obesity
What kind of feeling is loneliness?
Very unpleasant and aversive
What 2 factors in the COVID 19 pandemic caused belonging deprivation?
Enforced isolation and reminders of social distancing
What is meant by being lonely?
Having less social contact than you actually want
What was the consequence of enforced isolation?
Increased mental health difficulties and reduced immunity
2 ways that people will go a long way to gain or restore feelings of belonging?
Solitary confinement
Initiation ceremonies
What was the consequence of reminders of social distancing?
Intensified pain perception and lower pain thresholds
What will people disregard in order to gain social belonging?
Physical or safety risks
