The social needs in Maslow’s hierarchy include such things as love, acceptance and belonging. At this level, the need for emotional relationships drives human behavior. Some of the things that satisfy this need include:
- Friendships
- Romantic attachments
- Family
- Social groups
- Community groups
- Churches and religious organizations
In order to avoid problems such as loneliness, depression and anxiety, it is important for people to feel loved and accepted by other people. Personal relationships with friends, family and lovers play an important role, as does involvement in other groups that might include religious groups, sports teams, book clubs and other group activities.
