Objective: A sense of belonging–the subjective feeling of deep connection with social
groups, physical places, and individual and collective experiences–is a fundamental human …

The need to belong in human motivation is relevant for all academic disciplines that study
human behavior, with immense importance to educational psychology. The presence of …

The central concept of this review underscores the fact that the development of a feeling of
belonging at school occurs because of different interactions between develo** students …

Belonging is an essential aspect of psychological functioning. Schools offer unique
opportunities to improve belonging for school-aged children. Research on school belonging …

School belonging is a multidimensional construct encompassing emotional and behavioural
components (eg, respected, accepted, and included; Arslan & Duru, 2017; Goodenow & …

The growth trajectory of ethnically and linguistically diverse individuals in the United States,
particularly for youth, compels the education system to have urgent awareness of how …

Belongingness is a fundamental human need. A sense of belonging to the school, in
particular, underpins the social and emotional needs of young people. Research clearly …

A student's sense of school belonging is critical to school success, yet internationally, a large
proportion of secondary students do not feel that they belong to their school. However, little …

Building and sustaining students' sense of belonging at school has been proposed by
teachers and researchers as a means of stimulating students' intent or desire to learn and of …

The benefits of belonging and feeling connected to school for adolescent mental health and
wellbeing are well documented, but how belonging is fostered is less understood. The …