“I Need to Belong”: Examining a Negative Halo Effect for Expressions of the Need to Belong

We examine a problem faced by individuals with a high need to belong; expressing a desire for social relationships may make it more difficult to form them. In particular, we suggest expressions of heightened belongingness needs create a negative halo effect whereby people expressing those needs appe...

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Main Authors: Kevin P. McIntyre, Matthew M. Peebles, Brent A. Mattingly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2024-12-01
Series:Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.10801
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