Maslow's Belonging Theory Analysis

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This model strength is that we are social and conforming beings, and what others think is very important to us. As humans we need a sense of identity or sense of control of who we are. But with this sense of identity we aim to belong it’s a pre-programmed system within humans. Belonging is one of the more basic needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy. In Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, “Love and belongingness needs is friendship, intimacy, affection and love, - from work group, family, friends, romantic relationships” (McLeod, 2007). Here Maslow has identified that this is a basic need for survival. I agree with this theory and I also agree that it is a strength, coming from a Catholic family I know that conforming was a big part of my religion and I witnessed