Social & Community
Social & Community
Affiliation & Connection
3 life goals · Part of Social & Community
Feel connected to others
Experience meaningful human connection
Feeling connected to others is a fundamental human need with profound biological and psychological roots.
Have companionship
Have people to share life with
Companionship — the simple presence of someone to share experiences with — is a powerful determinant of health and...
Avoid loneliness
Not feel isolated or alone
Avoiding loneliness is not merely about comfort — it is a matter of physical and psychological survival.
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
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