A hypothesized need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships is
evaluated in light of the empirical literature. The need is for frequent, nonaversive�…

F uture historians of psychology may find it ironic that social psychologists took so long to
appreciate fully the role that social belonging plays in human life. Many theorists had noted�…

The depth of emotional closeness and responsiveness in the early attachment bond and
later in intimate relationships is unique in a person's life history. No other kinds of�…

The science of social psychology is predicated on the simple fact that human thought,
emotion, and behavior are powerfully affected by the real, implied, and imagined presence�…

(Philosophy 1125) he social nature of human beings is often viewed from various
specialized perspectives—physiological, sociological, psychological, philosophical, etc�…

It is functional for those motivated to forge social bonds (ie, high in belongingness need) to
infer that other potential relationship partners share a similar interest in social connection�…

This entry includes the following topics: Phase 1: indiscriminate social responsiveness (first
1 to 2 months); Phase 2: discriminating sociability (2 to 7 months); Phase 3: attachments (7�…

The need for belongingness (the universal need to form and maintain positive, stable
interpersonal relationships) has led to much research over the past decade. Although such a�…

This article reviews, in light of the concept of" Interbeing," the fascinating phenomenon of
relationships. Relationships are constantly in process. We each have a role to play or an�…