Erosion of Community: A Consequence of Urbanization

The erosion of community belonging is another consequence of urbanization, as the shift from large family units to individual-member groups results in weakened social connections.

This lack of community has profound implications for society as a whole, impacting the sense of security, meaning, and personal growth that communities traditionally provide.

Humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers proposes a solution centered on five core values: empathy, congruence, open communication, trust, and unconditional positive regard.