While it is well known that a sense of belonging is important, less is understood about the roles schools play in offering opportunities to belong and how critically important school belonging is for ...

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each year during May and is dedicated to shedding light on mental health illnesses and overall well-being in America. Amidst our day-to-day activities, the ...

When you think of what kids need in order to be successful in school, you may not think about feelings of connection and belonging, but they're two of the most important factors. I sat down with a ...

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for students. But it’s also a time for worry. New classrooms, teachers, and sometimes entirely new schools can trigger what psychologists call belonging ...

Students are more likely to attain their degree when they report a stronger sense of belonging in their first year of college, according to a new study by Wake Forest University psychology professor ...

Many organizations are beginning to rethink their DEI strategy as studies show the critical importance of belonging—a person’s perception of acceptance within a given group—in the workplace and beyond ...

In the current landscape of higher education, familiar challenges like disengaged students, faculty burnout, and high staff turnover can frequently dominate discussions. Often seen as separate issues, ...