Is this why they feel the need to belong to groups and religions?
2006-09-12 06:48:38 · 9 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The need for social interaction and outside stimulation is one that drives the human personae. The truth is that humans by definition are social creatures they will gravitate towards groups that express similar ideas or concepts or they will develop a belief system that will facilitate a further social interaction through an organized group. This is one key to the social autonomy that most individuals relate to another human being in order to develop further the social schema within societal boundaries. I hope that helps!
2006-09-12 07:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by psychologist is in 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my strong opinion that, not only humans but, the majority of conscious, coherent, "normal" (4 lack of better terminology) life in ALL forms, seeks affiliation of one SORT or ANOTHER. In life, as in nature, there are always exceptions to the rule though.
2006-09-12 13:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by rx4levity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually more a sociology question than a psychology one. One of the ideas in sociology is that we define our selves by how others see us (looking glass selves). We cannot define ourselves unless we have that understanding. So to answer your question, people look for affiliation to attempt to help define their personalities. The idea is that without this kind of affiliation, we would not know who we are.
2006-09-12 13:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans are a social creature, man survived to pass on his genes by forming groups. It is hard wired in our DNA to bond and gather together.
Isolation is a severe punishment and often leads to insanity.
Man must be social or go insane.
2006-09-12 14:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by emperor_chino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your definition of "strong".not all people want to be a part of some group or club or religion. Alot of people just want to be there own person. You know a leader not a follower.Peace.
2006-09-12 13:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by psiboy13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They always feel the need to be accepted or part of something so that they have another reason to feel the need that they are socially accepted
Also it probably makes them feel more important as well
2006-09-12 13:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by Holla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our need to belong is basic and primordial. It is one of the major reasons man has survived and flourished on the planet.
2006-09-12 13:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, human beings have been identified as socially oriented
2006-09-12 23:46:08 · answer #8 · answered by mochi.girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely.....without it a human feels disconnected, from society
2006-09-12 13:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋