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Ribbons of Belonging
1President, Health Connections, Sioux Falls, SD, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|July 2, 2021
Summary
This study explores belonging as embracing community commitment and responsibility. It examines belonging through philosophical perspectives and the humanbecoming community model, offering insights into community connection.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Sociology
Background:
- A sense of belonging is crucial for individual well-being and community integration.
- Existing literature often defines belonging abstractly, lacking practical frameworks for community engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and explore the concept of belonging within a community context.
- To examine belonging through philosophical lenses and the humanbecoming framework.
- To illustrate belonging using the humanbecoming community model and real-world examples.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of belonging.
- Application of the three principles of humanbecoming.
- Utilizing the humanbecoming community model.
- Case study analysis of community occurrences.
Main Results:
- Belonging is conceptualized as actively participating in community commitments and responsibilities.
- Philosophical insights enrich the understanding of belonging as a dynamic process.
- The humanbecoming community model provides a structured approach to fostering belonging.
Conclusions:
- Belonging is an active, lived experience rooted in commitment and responsibility.
- The humanbecoming framework offers valuable tools for cultivating community belonging.
- Understanding belonging is essential for strengthening community bonds and individual well-being.
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