Communities provide a sense of belonging and support.

• Belongingness is an emotional need of human beings, a desire to be accepted by a group of people, be it at the school or office.
• Being part of a group includes acceptance, attention and support.
• As people strive for belongingness, they also change their ...

Identity attachment is often driven by the need to belong and feel accepted. People may associate with certain identities to feel connected to others who share similar traits or beliefs, creating a strong sense of community and validation.

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Believing in our values forms our identity and provides us with a sense of entitlement to feel offended because we feel these 'sacred' values should be respected. 

This is amplified by being exposed to a lot of different points of view on social media.