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My Most Treasured Belonging
My most treasured belonging is not large or expensive, and although it may seem ordinary to most, it holds immense value to me. It is a refrigerator
magnet of a Russian nesting doll which was given to me during a low point in my life. It serves as a reminder of the importance of human connection
and empathy and how a small act of kindness can leave a lifelong impact on someone. When I was fourteen, my family and I went on a riverboat cruise
on the Danube to celebrate my Oma's 80'th birthday. We went through Vienna, Hungary, Budapest, and Bratislava, to name a few. While this trip
sounds nice in theory, and the actual land outings were, the rest of the cruise was horrendous. Firstly, it was a seniors cruise, so aside from the staff and
my immediate family, my Oma was the youngest person on the ship. It's worth mentioning that due to the age range of the guests and their distinctly
German origin, many of them were no–longer–youthful Hitler Youth. The Nazis were crotchety and very judgemental and harsh towards my brothers
and I. Due to of the age of their guests, there was a strict ten P.M. curfew. There was also an approximately two–minute long loop of elevator music on
all the ship's speakers constantly.On top of all this, there was no wifi whatsoever on the boat, and I didn't pay for international data, so I couldn't
speak to any of my friends or be a broody teenager on my phone and ignore the entire situation. Despite all of this, My brothers and I found ways,
besides
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Belonging Essay
Belonging Essay Concept, perceptions and ideas to belong or not to belong differ from person to person. This is due to experiences that shape ones
personality that come through personal, cultural, social and historical context. The idea of belonging allows one to have some sort of connection and
communal with people, places, groups, communities and the wider world. In contrast not belonging causes one to suffer from alienation, exclusion and
marginalisation. As a result these factors can cause an individual to be at different states of depression depending on one's personality and situation.
However in society, belonging has become and essential to life. Many texts have explored the notion of belonging and not belonging; the play Rainbows
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This is very evident throughout the play, Rainbows End as different perceptions of belonging are conveyed through conversations and incidents
that occurs from characters of different social and historical background. An example of such is the conversation that Errol and Dolly have about
the differences in their families. Errol attempts to convince Dolly that he is willing to give her a better life, if she agrees to marry him but away
from her family. Dolly does not agree with Errol Fisher's views on a better life and continues to question his thoughts through the repetition of his
words. DOLLY: You want me to leave here for ever? ERROL: I'm offering you a better life. DOLLY: A better life? ERROL: In the city there's
department stores so big that you can spend all day in them. Why in the city there's even little restaurants you can eat spaghetti, just like Italy.
DOLLY: Spaghetti? This conversation portrayed Errol and Dolly's different perceptions of belonging. The use of the repetition is ironic as Dolly has
her family and place does not understand the meaning of "better life". The connection that dolly has with her family and place has created her to feel
comfortable there regardless of all the discriminatory acts of the time. Errol and Dollydiffering opinions come through their social and
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Belonging Essay
Peter Skrzynecki Belonging Essay
Significant moments in time shape an understanding of belonging.
Explore how this is evident in you prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.
Belonging is defined as fitting in to a particular environment or having the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group. Our
belonging to or connections with people, places and groups allows one to develop a distinct identity characterised by affiliation, acceptance and
association. To gain a full understanding of belonging, it is essential to experience some significant moments in time as it shapes and develops our
understanding of belonging. This is captured in the poems of Peter Skrzynecki's,...show more content...
"Birds of passage" navigate from one destination to another which emphasises the absence of a fixed home for the migrants. The constant change of
the hostel prevents Skrzynecki from finding a place of belonging, leaving him feeling lost and confused about his sense of self. The hostel provides a
prison–like life and community group to which the migrants belong. The "barrier at the main gate" is a metaphoric and literal barrier, giving the
impression of imprisonment, sealing off the migrants from the rest of the world. This isolation permits the migrants to a group, but not a country.
Skrzynecki uses alliteration such as, "hunger and hate" to demonstrate the migrants emotions of other groups after their own suffering. Skrzynecki, like
other migrants who would have started out their journey with hope and optimism, feels as though he does not belong in the new land because of the
impermanent, instable environment, however he and the other migrants have certain things in common which unite them, consequently creates a place
where they belong.
In contrast with Skrzynecki's disconnection through place and identity, Anh Do's, 'The HappiestRefugee' elucidates a more positive sense of belonging.
Through the use of anecdotes, he explains that it didn't take long before his father found a job and moving out of "East Hills Migrant Hostel" within
weeks, depicting that his family was trying to fit into their new country, their new culture,
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Identity and Belonging Essay
IDENTITY AND BELONGING
'Knowing where you belong is essential to our sense of identity'
The quest for personal discovery is a journey which every individual must undergo. The development of a sense of self is one of the greatest
achievements one can derive from life. Identity is made up of a constellation of characteristics, none more essential than the sense of belonging we
feel with others. Humans by nature are social creatures and as such, we all have an instinctual desire for acceptance and community. This is part of
the human condition. However, belonging is also dependent on our own sense of identity. Where we belong will often be determined by who we are
which is why what we truly search for is a delicate equilibrium between...show more content...
Frankie attempts to change her identity by changing her name, in the hope that it will allow her to better connect with the people she wishes to be
with. The ideas expressed in this novel show that an individual must form an identity before following their innate compulsion to belong.
This novel coincides with Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs, which maintains that the sense of security and self–esteem associated with belonging
is essential in the pursuit of 'self actualisation'. Maslows theory suggests that 'belonging' is far more important than individuality. This theory
demonstrates that we must satisfy various 'meta–needs' including discovering where we belong, on the long search for our identity. The Amish
community in the film Witness, directed by Peter Weir, is seen to prioritise belonging over individuality. All the Amish people dress 'plain' which
symbolises their high regard for affinity. Rachel is threatened to be shunned from the Amish society if she continues to be involved with an "English"
man. It is not conventional for an Amish woman to have feelings for a man form the city, or at least to act on them, and it would result in her
becoming an outcast in the community. This is not supported by the rest of the Amish people in the film and Rachel is forced to choose between
belonging and individuality. In this film it seems knowing where you belong is crucial in knowing who you are. John Book is the
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Belonging: A Short Story
Belonging "I don't what to go!" Mark shouted. "But you have to." His mother responded gently, to avoid angering Mark further. "But why? It's not
like I learn anything there." he exclaimed. "Well it's not like you will learn anything here." Mark's anger grew before he left the room, slamming the
do behind him. A few moments later, the doorbell rang. It was Mark's Father, who had returned from work. "So, how did it go?" he asked. "Exactly
what you expected." "I see. We still have to send him there. Without an education, he will get nowhere in life" Mark's father said. "But you know how
he is. He doesn't trust anyone. It won't be long until he is picked on by the other students." "But you can't keep him here. You know that." The two
remained quiet...show more content...
He was no longer feeling heat from all directions. He opened his eyes to see that the area where the door use to be was no longer on fire. It was
Matthew and John! They extinguished the fire using nearby fire extinguishers. John shouted "Let's go!" Mark quickly got up and ran out the room.
He then looked out the hallway and saw it was completely on fire. Matthew and John ran towards the hallway door, with Mark following close behind.
They tried to conserve the fire extinguishers as much as possible knowing that it could run out any second. At around 20m from the door, the
extinguishers run out. "Come on!" Matthew exclaimed, shaking the extinguishers as much as possible. "Looks like were stuck here." John shouted.
"Sorry that I got you guys in this situation." Mark apologised. "Don't worry about it. You're our friend, right?" Matthew confided. "Friend!?" Mark
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Theories Of Belonging
A fundamental part of human existence and interaction is the notion of belonging or identifying with a group. Groups form and exist for various
reasons and purposes, comprising of individuals similar or diverse in nature, that often work together toward a common goal (Stanhope & Lancaster,
2014). In 1902, the American sociologist by the name of C. H. Cooley, made distinction between primary and secondary groups. Cooley (1902)
classified primary group to have intimate and comparatively permanent associations as one might find in a cohort of close friends, or a family. The
groups or associations in which individuals related to each other through formal and often legalistic rules, were classified as secondary groups (Nolen,
2010). The group
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Belonging- Connections to Place
Belonging Essay 2011 HSC Question
Question 3 (15 marks) Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. In your response, refer
to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. The prescribed texts are listed on the next page. Word Length: 1200
words A sense of belonging is an essential part of thehuman condition; it is a desire shared by all. Belonging refers to the ability of an individual to
fit in a specified place or environment. This may include fitting in with a group of people, fitting in with society or fitting in with a
physical place. All individuals have their own unique perception of belonging and not belonging, based on a number of factors. One of...show more
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The impact of connection or disconnection to places on an individualКјs perception of belonging is also perceivable in the line "We may inhale
despair". Through the use of of low modality in the verb К»mayКј, Dickinson portrays possibility and uncertainty, depicting the different perception
and reception that each text may receive. In this way, Dickinson conveys her negative perception of belonging due to her lack of connection with her
place as a writer, as her uncertainty blatantly expresses the lack of confidence she has in herself writing properly. Nevertheless, Dickinson also
explores how a positive perception of belonging can also be achieved through connecting with her place as a writer in this line. The use of the verb
"inhale" communicates the human condition, as all humans need to inhale to survive. Therefore, the persona is connecting with her place as a human
in society as she is united through the human experience, therefore promoting a positive perception of belonging. This connectedness to place in made
clearer through the use of the inclusive pronoun "We", which signifies unity rather than solidarity, and indicates the personaʼs warm perception of
belonging due to connecting with her place as a person. The influence of connection to place in regards to an individualʼs perception of belonging is
also explored in a similar manner in Sean AscroftКјs 2006 short п¬Ѓlm, The Story of Bubble
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Essay about Belonging
Essay "A sense of belonging requires an understanding of one's past." Although the main aspect of this quote is referring to the past; in other words
time, it could also mean features of the past, such as people, places, past experience etc. These aspects of belonging are extensively shown within Peter
Skrzynecki's 'Immigrant Chronicle'; in particular the poems 'Feliks Skrzynecki' and 'in the folk museum'. Belonging and all of its aspects are also
shown through the movie 'Dead Poets society' and particularly through the characterisation of Mr Keating and Todd Anderson. Although they all have
belonging placed within their storyline; they all have different aspects of connection whether it is positive or negative. In the poem 'Feliks...show more
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This poem overall shows how choosing not to co–exist with the society around you does not mean you lose a sense of connection with yourself or
your past. In the poem 'In the folk museum' the poet is mainly just visiting the local museum and not really enjoying it. The tone all throughout the
poem is mainly dull suggesting he is not really interested at all, also suggesting that he has no connection with the place. If anything throughout the
whole poem he emphasizes the boredom and dullness through the lack of descriptive language in stanza 2 where the poet just lists the items he sees.
But considering this is a museum and is mainly there to express history, the main reason why he is so bored is because of the fact he cannot connect
with this past. He states this in the following quote; "To remind me of the past which isn't mine." To also state this fact; in stanza 4 he begins to talk
about church' "In the town hall next door they sing to Christ." This emphasis his religious culture and the fact he cannot connect with this museum.
However even though he can't connect to the museum; he also emphasis that he doesn't want to be part of it at all in the following quote; "Would you
please sign the Visitors' Book?" So overall with the quotes and the overall descriptive language of
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Maslow's Triangle: Sense Of Belonging
When first viewing Maslow's Triangle, sense of belonging was personal assumption. However, this assumption was half way incorrect. The correct
category was food and shelter for external along with love for Internal. Although personal external is on the bottom of Maslow's triangle improvement
is noticeably achievable with effort. Unfortunately, time spent with friends is efficient. Therefore, more time spent with friends may improve sense of
belonging on external side. Fortunately evaluating imbalances allows improvement. "The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you've lost it"
(Pg.65). In addition, this comprehension permits the people to understand were improvements must be established.
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Relationships And Belonging
Relationships and belonging offer many benefits in life. Without feeling a sense of belonging, it is hard to have joy and feel a meaning and purpose
in life. Relationships force people to learn how to communicate and work together. Through relationships, people can learn a lot about themselves. God
gave Adam, Eve, so he would have a companion and feel a sense of belonging. God wants his people to have relationships so that they can get to
know him more, through others. If people do not have a personal connection with God, they will not be able to live a full life like he intended. The
need to belong boils down to the need for a Savior, Jesus Christ. Without this bond, all relationships will lack that sense of meaning.
Relationships make life sweet. The people we come into contact with on a daily basis can shape our lives and make one feel many things. The need
to belong is real in the lives of everyone, especially college students. Everyone wants friends, whether it's a group of people to run around with or just
one close friend to spend quality time with. The need to belong may appear differently in each person's life. But even though, one person may express
the need in a different way then another; deep...show more content...
Matthew 6:6 says, "but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your father, who sees what
is done in secret, will reward you." This verse is a great reminder of the importance of quiet time with the Lord. God gave us relationships to enjoy
but that does not mean that it is bad to give ourselves a break to relax and rejuvenate. Times in rejuvenation are some of the best times to meet with the
Lord and listen to what he is saying. When all the distractions are not present, self–discovery can occur (Forsyth, 2014). Time in isolation can be some
of the best time to learn. It is key to get away from the busyness of life and meditate by
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Sense Of Belonging Essay
Sense of belonging and interpersonal connectivity is widely researched topics in psychology, but researches have disagreed on the significance of
sense of belonging (Ma, 2003). Likewise, sense of belonging has been defined in various ways. According to Vallerand, sense of belonging has to do
with the feeling of connectivity with others in the same environment, often involves the identification of one's self with a particular group. When a
sense of belonging is well established among students, they feel accepted, loved and respected, which influence their self–image and beliefs (Booker,
2004; Goodenow, 1993). Baumeister and Leary (1995) acknowledged that sense of belonging has two features: contact and interactions on a regular
basis and the...show more content...
The feeling of belonging might have a direct impact on students' motivation and academic achievement (Goodenow, 1993a). For example, when a
sense of belonging is achievable within the student's social interactions, there is a belief and determination which drives them to seek to prove their
worth both outside and within the academic setting (Goodenow, 1993a). Several studies revealed that there is a significant relationship between sense
of belonging and students' academic performance (Booker, 2006; Akar vural et al., 2013). Students' academic effort and school success are affected
not only by individual differences in skill or ability but are also influenced by social relationships at school. Goodenow investigated the relationship
between the sense of belonging among students and their expectations, harbored values, motivation level, and achievement in several studies. The
researcher also examined the relationship between sense of school membership, expectancy of success, value, and effort . Findings in both studies
showed that there was a strong correlation between sense of accession, success expectation and overall input in efforts
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Essay on Belonging
The need to belong in an integral part of the human psyche. All people, on some level, desire to feel a sense of belonging that will emerge from the
connections made with people, places, groups, communities and the larger world. Belonging cannot be achieved without an understanding of oneself
and their surroundings.
Belonging encompasses many different themes, several of which are explored in Romulus My Father. Throughout Romulus My Father the characters
are either developing or not developing, an understanding of themselves and their surroundings through the connections made with people, places,
groups, communities and the larger world. That is the characters are either developing or not developing a sense of belonging. The...show more content...
They share a deep connection from the time spent together alone at Frogmore. Romulus says to a friend that "My son is everything to me." This
is similar to the relationship between Chris and Christopher in The Pursuit of Happiness. Shortly after Chris' wife leaves him she picks
Christopher up from day care but instead of bringing him home at six o'clock, like they had arranged, she keeps him for the night. Chris confronts
his wife the next day saying "Hey, don't you ever take my son away from me again. You hear me? ... Don't you take my son away from me again."
Chris, like Romulus, feels that he belongs with his son and from this belonging he is able to overcome the many obstacles he faces in life as a single
father. Although there is no filial theme explored in the song the World at Large, the line "I like songs about drifters– books about the same. They both
seem to make me feel a little less insane." Indicates that for the songwriter, a sense of belonging is found in people that are similar to him, through the
connections he has with other people.
As Bourne is searching for information of his past he learns that he lived in Paris. At once he knows this is true, and from this understanding a sense
of belonging to a place, Paris, began to emerge. He then travels to Paris, which is the setting for the majority of the text. When Marie says to Bourne,
that they should leave Paris, that they could start another life somewhere else, he replies
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Belonging
Belonging can be a possible path to an individual's self–actualisation. A sense of identity can be identified by belonging or not belonging to a particular
group or place. A person can portray different values of belonging through different situations and settings, like in Shakespeare's period and the period
in 'Fight Club'. Maslow's Hierarchy of belonging suggests that belonging is one of the basic needs of human existence. All humans aspire to belong but
only a few are able to transcend this basic human need and become self–actualised individuals who rise beyond their social expectations and go against
the conventions that define them. This is portrayed through the characters in 'As You like It' that flee to the Forest of Arden but
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Afterwards we all felt saved".
The concept of belonging not only deals with acceptance, but also rejection and alienation. This concept can influence our belonging to a place or
group. This is explored through Shakespeare's play "as you like it". Throughout the novel, 'as you like it' explores the idea of belonging to place. The
title
itself gives the play to the audience, implying belongs to those viewing it. Throughout the novel, we can clearly detect the characters desires to
belong as dictated by the social religious hierarchy of the renaissance drawn out by the church and king in the form of the chain of being. According
to Shakespeare text and his context, everyone has their rightful place. If one place is altered or disturbed, there is chaos and anarchy. Hence, 'As You
like It' is a reaffirmation of the chain of being where Duke seniors dukedom has been altered by his younger brother Frederick, and this causes the
chaos that leads to many of the characters fleeing to the place they belong to into the forest.
In As You like It, the traditions of society push characters to play certain roles. Rosalind, the protagonist, has no control over society and gender
expectations presented to her. Even though she is the most interesting, intelligent and active character in the novel, she is confined into the expected
female role. This suppresses her personality to be expected to fit into and belong at
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Sense Of Belonging Research
My interest in this topic dates back in high school when I realized how much effect sense of belonging had on my education. During elementary
school, things used to happen just like I wanted. Teachers, other pupils were quite friendly. In fact, school was the most exciting place I always wanted
to be. I was always the best performing pupil in continuous assessment test and end of year's exams. Things changed when I went to high school.
Everyone was very busy with their work. Teachers and fellow were quite serious. I found that my grades were not as excellent as in elementary school.
Nothing motivated me. My behavior worsened and at some point, I even wanted to drop out of school as I felt that I was completely out of place. I
believe that
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Descriptive Writing On Belonging
I stare back at myself in the mirror and observe as my skin hides beneath a layer of foundation two shades too pale. This is my mask, a mask I use to
conceal my caramel skin, a mask I use to detach myself from my heritage, a mask I use to pretend I am not Indian. My chocolate–brown, almond
shaped eyes, framed by my unkempt eyebrows, give me away. Dissatisfied, I head to my grandparents' living room. It is only four A.M., but I am
wide–awake. Oh, the joys of jet lag. Eventually, I clutch my bulky camera in my hands and open the front door. I sit soundlessly on the porch,
enveloped by the tranquility of dawn. The only noise comes from my camera; it produces a mechanical sound as I modify each setting. Oblivious to
the time I had expended fiddling with the camera, the abrupt appearance of the sun startles me. I watch incredulously as...show more content...
India's charm was able to attract me, but not in the typical sense. My images consisted of the homeless woman who would stay outside my house
as I got her a glass of water, the two stray puppies who would casually wander onto the porch in search of food, or the arrays of extravagant clothing.
To me, these images caught the true essence of India; and therefore each time I looked back at these photos I was sent back to the humid, yet blissful,
days in India. Photography taught me lessons about myself I had never acknowledged, it taught me to love and embrace the portions of me others did
not understand. The beauty of photography, I realized, was hidden in its ability to gather beauty into one single, still image. Each photograph I took in
India has become a steady reminder of the beauty ingrained in my culture and heritage–consequently, the place I previously attempted to cover, the part
of myself which I aspired to bury, is now the place I attach myself to–I identify to India today far beyond anything
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Identity and Belonging Essay
Our perception of our identity is constantly changing, the groups we belong to, the people we talk to and the way we connect with others help to form
our identity. There is one thing we all have in common despite our individual identities, is the need to belong. There's no obligation to belong to only
one group, you can belong to many. An individual can belong to many groups, which will then create multiple identities; hence our understanding of
identity is never constant. Belonging to a loving family, group of caring friends that help us to develop our own sense of self. However, belonging can
have a negative side. For example our families might have an expectation of us to do something that might alter our ambitions and interfere with...show
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We all want to stand out of the crowd and be something special, but not all of us have the potential. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be about
education, parents can be very protective over us and hold us back from socializing with friends, especially from the opposite gender, which makes it
harder for us teenagers to belong to a group.
Media has a major influence in shaping our identity. It brain washes us by telling us what to do and because we are constantly surrounded by it, we
allow it to create stereotypes, and change the way we act and think. Popular TV shows such as the Simpsons are constantly making us use and believe
stereotypes. Mainstream media create images of perfect girls on magazines, to brainwash young girls into believing that they have to be as thin and
perfect, as the 'Photoshoped' images of the girls in magazines to be accepted and to fit in groups and be happy and loved. The pressure to fit in and to
be perfect leaves a psychological effect on young girls which influences and changes their original identity. Half of our identities today are completely
based on what we see in the media. Although our names, cultures and religions determine otherwise, Mainstream media determines our dress,
behaviour, hobbies and interests. What we see in magazines and on television dictate the way we run our
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Are People Belonging?
Have you ever felt left out or thought that you didn't belong? Well I am here to tell you that everyone needs to belong. I think that people need to
belong because without people belonging what is the point for the human race. Belonging isn't just about being with a group but happiness and love.
One might argue that many people are isolated and do not belong and are happy with that, but they just belong to a smaller group or just a single person.
People need to belong and no matter what people will always belong in one way or another.
Belonging is a part of human nature, ever since birth humans try to belong with someone or something. Belonging creates a sense of happiness and
love that is unique. Not belonging "causes various undesirable
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Belonging Essay
'Belonging' Essay To a certain extent the different groups we belong to define who we are, however there are times when a certain group can
separate you from belonging. Being accepted within a group defines who you are as you share similar qualities and morals, making it easier to be
socially accepted and create relationships. On the other hand, you can physically belong to a group but not always emotionally belong as your
individual beliefs create a barrier to belong. 'Belonging' is defined as 'the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group' or to
'fit a particular environment'. The themes and issues explored in Peter Skrzyneckis poems include filial relationships highlighted in the poem 'Feliks
Skrzyneckis'...show more content...
In addition another example of this is "Talking, they reminisced about farms where paddocks flowered..." (Stanza 3 lines 6–7) This illustrates how
Peter Skrzynecki is excluded from conversations involving his father about Poland and the past as he is not a part of it. The exclusive pronoun 'they'
highlights his separation with his father Feliks. Feliks has strong emotional ties to his polish heritage and belongs to his past therefore this creates
consequences as his bond with his past is a barrier to belonging. Filial relationships with different groups without a doubt define who we are. To a
certain extent filial relationships with different groups helps define who we are. Filial relationships occur in the graphic novel 'The Arrival' through
the main character the father as he experiences difficulty fleeing his country to escape and to create a better life for him and his family. He struggles to
find employment and a place to stay, and has problems trying to understand his new environment. A strange alien creature befriends him. This is
highlighted when the use of a motif which repeats an idea, this is seen as the white origami bird which befriends the father this appears throughout the
text as a reminder to the father of where he has come from and as an inspiration to continue through difficult
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Psychological Theories Of Belonging
Baumeiser and Leary identify the "need to belong" as a fundamental human motivation, crucial to component in the investigation of social mechanisms
that promote academic achievement and psychological well–being for at–risk youth. A general sense of belonging includes an individual's sense of
acceptance and of being valued, included, and encouraged by others in a community. This can vary in different settings. School belonging was assessed
by a combination of several factors including teacher support, involvement in school–based activities, and peer support. Whereas neighborhood belong
was assessed by viewing neighborhood–based activity involvement and support from peers in the neighborhood. Each of these variables were expected
invoke a feeling...show more content...
In this study, the control variables are the gender of the student and the school that they attend. Throughout the study, students are compared on these
two variables to understand whether there were differences based on these. Findings in this study were assessed used various measures with varying
scales. For example, the variables "teacher support", "depression", and "involvement in school–based activities" were assessed using ordinal scales and
this is apparent because they use numbers to rank nominal categories. Whereas, "academic aspirations" is assessed with a nominal scale; the responses
are groups that cannot be used to compare other responses. In psychological research, we are interested in understanding what causes things to happen.
So in response, we make suggests of possible explanations and then we measure the effect they have during an experiment. To understand whether our
suggests were correct, we use an alpha level. The three most common alpha levels are .05, .01. and .001, which represent 5%,
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My Most Treasured Belonging

  • 1. My Most Treasured Belonging My most treasured belonging is not large or expensive, and although it may seem ordinary to most, it holds immense value to me. It is a refrigerator magnet of a Russian nesting doll which was given to me during a low point in my life. It serves as a reminder of the importance of human connection and empathy and how a small act of kindness can leave a lifelong impact on someone. When I was fourteen, my family and I went on a riverboat cruise on the Danube to celebrate my Oma's 80'th birthday. We went through Vienna, Hungary, Budapest, and Bratislava, to name a few. While this trip sounds nice in theory, and the actual land outings were, the rest of the cruise was horrendous. Firstly, it was a seniors cruise, so aside from the staff and my immediate family, my Oma was the youngest person on the ship. It's worth mentioning that due to the age range of the guests and their distinctly German origin, many of them were no–longer–youthful Hitler Youth. The Nazis were crotchety and very judgemental and harsh towards my brothers and I. Due to of the age of their guests, there was a strict ten P.M. curfew. There was also an approximately two–minute long loop of elevator music on all the ship's speakers constantly.On top of all this, there was no wifi whatsoever on the boat, and I didn't pay for international data, so I couldn't speak to any of my friends or be a broody teenager on my phone and ignore the entire situation. Despite all of this, My brothers and I found ways, besides Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Belonging Essay Belonging Essay Concept, perceptions and ideas to belong or not to belong differ from person to person. This is due to experiences that shape ones personality that come through personal, cultural, social and historical context. The idea of belonging allows one to have some sort of connection and communal with people, places, groups, communities and the wider world. In contrast not belonging causes one to suffer from alienation, exclusion and marginalisation. As a result these factors can cause an individual to be at different states of depression depending on one's personality and situation. However in society, belonging has become and essential to life. Many texts have explored the notion of belonging and not belonging; the play Rainbows ...show more content... This is very evident throughout the play, Rainbows End as different perceptions of belonging are conveyed through conversations and incidents that occurs from characters of different social and historical background. An example of such is the conversation that Errol and Dolly have about the differences in their families. Errol attempts to convince Dolly that he is willing to give her a better life, if she agrees to marry him but away from her family. Dolly does not agree with Errol Fisher's views on a better life and continues to question his thoughts through the repetition of his words. DOLLY: You want me to leave here for ever? ERROL: I'm offering you a better life. DOLLY: A better life? ERROL: In the city there's department stores so big that you can spend all day in them. Why in the city there's even little restaurants you can eat spaghetti, just like Italy. DOLLY: Spaghetti? This conversation portrayed Errol and Dolly's different perceptions of belonging. The use of the repetition is ironic as Dolly has her family and place does not understand the meaning of "better life". The connection that dolly has with her family and place has created her to feel comfortable there regardless of all the discriminatory acts of the time. Errol and Dollydiffering opinions come through their social and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Belonging Essay Peter Skrzynecki Belonging Essay Significant moments in time shape an understanding of belonging. Explore how this is evident in you prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. Belonging is defined as fitting in to a particular environment or having the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group. Our belonging to or connections with people, places and groups allows one to develop a distinct identity characterised by affiliation, acceptance and association. To gain a full understanding of belonging, it is essential to experience some significant moments in time as it shapes and develops our understanding of belonging. This is captured in the poems of Peter Skrzynecki's,...show more content... "Birds of passage" navigate from one destination to another which emphasises the absence of a fixed home for the migrants. The constant change of the hostel prevents Skrzynecki from finding a place of belonging, leaving him feeling lost and confused about his sense of self. The hostel provides a prison–like life and community group to which the migrants belong. The "barrier at the main gate" is a metaphoric and literal barrier, giving the impression of imprisonment, sealing off the migrants from the rest of the world. This isolation permits the migrants to a group, but not a country. Skrzynecki uses alliteration such as, "hunger and hate" to demonstrate the migrants emotions of other groups after their own suffering. Skrzynecki, like other migrants who would have started out their journey with hope and optimism, feels as though he does not belong in the new land because of the impermanent, instable environment, however he and the other migrants have certain things in common which unite them, consequently creates a place where they belong. In contrast with Skrzynecki's disconnection through place and identity, Anh Do's, 'The HappiestRefugee' elucidates a more positive sense of belonging. Through the use of anecdotes, he explains that it didn't take long before his father found a job and moving out of "East Hills Migrant Hostel" within weeks, depicting that his family was trying to fit into their new country, their new culture, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Identity and Belonging Essay IDENTITY AND BELONGING 'Knowing where you belong is essential to our sense of identity' The quest for personal discovery is a journey which every individual must undergo. The development of a sense of self is one of the greatest achievements one can derive from life. Identity is made up of a constellation of characteristics, none more essential than the sense of belonging we feel with others. Humans by nature are social creatures and as such, we all have an instinctual desire for acceptance and community. This is part of the human condition. However, belonging is also dependent on our own sense of identity. Where we belong will often be determined by who we are which is why what we truly search for is a delicate equilibrium between...show more content... Frankie attempts to change her identity by changing her name, in the hope that it will allow her to better connect with the people she wishes to be with. The ideas expressed in this novel show that an individual must form an identity before following their innate compulsion to belong. This novel coincides with Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs, which maintains that the sense of security and self–esteem associated with belonging is essential in the pursuit of 'self actualisation'. Maslows theory suggests that 'belonging' is far more important than individuality. This theory demonstrates that we must satisfy various 'meta–needs' including discovering where we belong, on the long search for our identity. The Amish community in the film Witness, directed by Peter Weir, is seen to prioritise belonging over individuality. All the Amish people dress 'plain' which symbolises their high regard for affinity. Rachel is threatened to be shunned from the Amish society if she continues to be involved with an "English" man. It is not conventional for an Amish woman to have feelings for a man form the city, or at least to act on them, and it would result in her becoming an outcast in the community. This is not supported by the rest of the Amish people in the film and Rachel is forced to choose between belonging and individuality. In this film it seems knowing where you belong is crucial in knowing who you are. John Book is the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Belonging: A Short Story Belonging "I don't what to go!" Mark shouted. "But you have to." His mother responded gently, to avoid angering Mark further. "But why? It's not like I learn anything there." he exclaimed. "Well it's not like you will learn anything here." Mark's anger grew before he left the room, slamming the do behind him. A few moments later, the doorbell rang. It was Mark's Father, who had returned from work. "So, how did it go?" he asked. "Exactly what you expected." "I see. We still have to send him there. Without an education, he will get nowhere in life" Mark's father said. "But you know how he is. He doesn't trust anyone. It won't be long until he is picked on by the other students." "But you can't keep him here. You know that." The two remained quiet...show more content... He was no longer feeling heat from all directions. He opened his eyes to see that the area where the door use to be was no longer on fire. It was Matthew and John! They extinguished the fire using nearby fire extinguishers. John shouted "Let's go!" Mark quickly got up and ran out the room. He then looked out the hallway and saw it was completely on fire. Matthew and John ran towards the hallway door, with Mark following close behind. They tried to conserve the fire extinguishers as much as possible knowing that it could run out any second. At around 20m from the door, the extinguishers run out. "Come on!" Matthew exclaimed, shaking the extinguishers as much as possible. "Looks like were stuck here." John shouted. "Sorry that I got you guys in this situation." Mark apologised. "Don't worry about it. You're our friend, right?" Matthew confided. "Friend!?" Mark Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Theories Of Belonging A fundamental part of human existence and interaction is the notion of belonging or identifying with a group. Groups form and exist for various reasons and purposes, comprising of individuals similar or diverse in nature, that often work together toward a common goal (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2014). In 1902, the American sociologist by the name of C. H. Cooley, made distinction between primary and secondary groups. Cooley (1902) classified primary group to have intimate and comparatively permanent associations as one might find in a cohort of close friends, or a family. The groups or associations in which individuals related to each other through formal and often legalistic rules, were classified as secondary groups (Nolen, 2010). The group Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Belonging- Connections to Place Belonging Essay 2011 HSC Question Question 3 (15 marks) Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. The prescribed texts are listed on the next page. Word Length: 1200 words A sense of belonging is an essential part of thehuman condition; it is a desire shared by all. Belonging refers to the ability of an individual to п¬Ѓt in a speciп¬Ѓed place or environment. This may include п¬Ѓtting in with a group of people, п¬Ѓtting in with society or п¬Ѓtting in with a physical place. All individuals have their own unique perception of belonging and not belonging, based on a number of factors. One of...show more content... The impact of connection or disconnection to places on an individualКјs perception of belonging is also perceivable in the line "We may inhale despair". Through the use of of low modality in the verb К»mayКј, Dickinson portrays possibility and uncertainty, depicting the different perception and reception that each text may receive. In this way, Dickinson conveys her negative perception of belonging due to her lack of connection with her place as a writer, as her uncertainty blatantly expresses the lack of conп¬Ѓdence she has in herself writing properly. Nevertheless, Dickinson also explores how a positive perception of belonging can also be achieved through connecting with her place as a writer in this line. The use of the verb "inhale" communicates the human condition, as all humans need to inhale to survive. Therefore, the persona is connecting with her place as a human in society as she is united through the human experience, therefore promoting a positive perception of belonging. This connectedness to place in made clearer through the use of the inclusive pronoun "We", which signiп¬Ѓes unity rather than solidarity, and indicates the personaКјs warm perception of belonging due to connecting with her place as a person. The influence of connection to place in regards to an individualКјs perception of belonging is also explored in a similar manner in Sean AscroftКјs 2006 short п¬Ѓlm, The Story of Bubble Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Essay about Belonging Essay "A sense of belonging requires an understanding of one's past." Although the main aspect of this quote is referring to the past; in other words time, it could also mean features of the past, such as people, places, past experience etc. These aspects of belonging are extensively shown within Peter Skrzynecki's 'Immigrant Chronicle'; in particular the poems 'Feliks Skrzynecki' and 'in the folk museum'. Belonging and all of its aspects are also shown through the movie 'Dead Poets society' and particularly through the characterisation of Mr Keating and Todd Anderson. Although they all have belonging placed within their storyline; they all have different aspects of connection whether it is positive or negative. In the poem 'Feliks...show more content... This poem overall shows how choosing not to co–exist with the society around you does not mean you lose a sense of connection with yourself or your past. In the poem 'In the folk museum' the poet is mainly just visiting the local museum and not really enjoying it. The tone all throughout the poem is mainly dull suggesting he is not really interested at all, also suggesting that he has no connection with the place. If anything throughout the whole poem he emphasizes the boredom and dullness through the lack of descriptive language in stanza 2 where the poet just lists the items he sees. But considering this is a museum and is mainly there to express history, the main reason why he is so bored is because of the fact he cannot connect with this past. He states this in the following quote; "To remind me of the past which isn't mine." To also state this fact; in stanza 4 he begins to talk about church' "In the town hall next door they sing to Christ." This emphasis his religious culture and the fact he cannot connect with this museum. However even though he can't connect to the museum; he also emphasis that he doesn't want to be part of it at all in the following quote; "Would you please sign the Visitors' Book?" So overall with the quotes and the overall descriptive language of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Maslow's Triangle: Sense Of Belonging When first viewing Maslow's Triangle, sense of belonging was personal assumption. However, this assumption was half way incorrect. The correct category was food and shelter for external along with love for Internal. Although personal external is on the bottom of Maslow's triangle improvement is noticeably achievable with effort. Unfortunately, time spent with friends is efficient. Therefore, more time spent with friends may improve sense of belonging on external side. Fortunately evaluating imbalances allows improvement. "The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you've lost it" (Pg.65). In addition, this comprehension permits the people to understand were improvements must be established. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Relationships And Belonging Relationships and belonging offer many benefits in life. Without feeling a sense of belonging, it is hard to have joy and feel a meaning and purpose in life. Relationships force people to learn how to communicate and work together. Through relationships, people can learn a lot about themselves. God gave Adam, Eve, so he would have a companion and feel a sense of belonging. God wants his people to have relationships so that they can get to know him more, through others. If people do not have a personal connection with God, they will not be able to live a full life like he intended. The need to belong boils down to the need for a Savior, Jesus Christ. Without this bond, all relationships will lack that sense of meaning. Relationships make life sweet. The people we come into contact with on a daily basis can shape our lives and make one feel many things. The need to belong is real in the lives of everyone, especially college students. Everyone wants friends, whether it's a group of people to run around with or just one close friend to spend quality time with. The need to belong may appear differently in each person's life. But even though, one person may express the need in a different way then another; deep...show more content... Matthew 6:6 says, "but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This verse is a great reminder of the importance of quiet time with the Lord. God gave us relationships to enjoy but that does not mean that it is bad to give ourselves a break to relax and rejuvenate. Times in rejuvenation are some of the best times to meet with the Lord and listen to what he is saying. When all the distractions are not present, self–discovery can occur (Forsyth, 2014). Time in isolation can be some of the best time to learn. It is key to get away from the busyness of life and meditate by Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. Sense Of Belonging Essay Sense of belonging and interpersonal connectivity is widely researched topics in psychology, but researches have disagreed on the significance of sense of belonging (Ma, 2003). Likewise, sense of belonging has been defined in various ways. According to Vallerand, sense of belonging has to do with the feeling of connectivity with others in the same environment, often involves the identification of one's self with a particular group. When a sense of belonging is well established among students, they feel accepted, loved and respected, which influence their self–image and beliefs (Booker, 2004; Goodenow, 1993). Baumeister and Leary (1995) acknowledged that sense of belonging has two features: contact and interactions on a regular basis and the...show more content... The feeling of belonging might have a direct impact on students' motivation and academic achievement (Goodenow, 1993a). For example, when a sense of belonging is achievable within the student's social interactions, there is a belief and determination which drives them to seek to prove their worth both outside and within the academic setting (Goodenow, 1993a). Several studies revealed that there is a significant relationship between sense of belonging and students' academic performance (Booker, 2006; Akar vural et al., 2013). Students' academic effort and school success are affected not only by individual differences in skill or ability but are also influenced by social relationships at school. Goodenow investigated the relationship between the sense of belonging among students and their expectations, harbored values, motivation level, and achievement in several studies. The researcher also examined the relationship between sense of school membership, expectancy of success, value, and effort . Findings in both studies showed that there was a strong correlation between sense of accession, success expectation and overall input in efforts Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Essay on Belonging The need to belong in an integral part of the human psyche. All people, on some level, desire to feel a sense of belonging that will emerge from the connections made with people, places, groups, communities and the larger world. Belonging cannot be achieved without an understanding of oneself and their surroundings. Belonging encompasses many different themes, several of which are explored in Romulus My Father. Throughout Romulus My Father the characters are either developing or not developing, an understanding of themselves and their surroundings through the connections made with people, places, groups, communities and the larger world. That is the characters are either developing or not developing a sense of belonging. The...show more content... They share a deep connection from the time spent together alone at Frogmore. Romulus says to a friend that "My son is everything to me." This is similar to the relationship between Chris and Christopher in The Pursuit of Happiness. Shortly after Chris' wife leaves him she picks Christopher up from day care but instead of bringing him home at six o'clock, like they had arranged, she keeps him for the night. Chris confronts his wife the next day saying "Hey, don't you ever take my son away from me again. You hear me? ... Don't you take my son away from me again." Chris, like Romulus, feels that he belongs with his son and from this belonging he is able to overcome the many obstacles he faces in life as a single father. Although there is no filial theme explored in the song the World at Large, the line "I like songs about drifters– books about the same. They both seem to make me feel a little less insane." Indicates that for the songwriter, a sense of belonging is found in people that are similar to him, through the connections he has with other people. As Bourne is searching for information of his past he learns that he lived in Paris. At once he knows this is true, and from this understanding a sense of belonging to a place, Paris, began to emerge. He then travels to Paris, which is the setting for the majority of the text. When Marie says to Bourne, that they should leave Paris, that they could start another life somewhere else, he replies Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Belonging Belonging can be a possible path to an individual's self–actualisation. A sense of identity can be identified by belonging or not belonging to a particular group or place. A person can portray different values of belonging through different situations and settings, like in Shakespeare's period and the period in 'Fight Club'. Maslow's Hierarchy of belonging suggests that belonging is one of the basic needs of human existence. All humans aspire to belong but only a few are able to transcend this basic human need and become self–actualised individuals who rise beyond their social expectations and go against the conventions that define them. This is portrayed through the characters in 'As You like It' that flee to the Forest of Arden but ...show more content... Afterwards we all felt saved". The concept of belonging not only deals with acceptance, but also rejection and alienation. This concept can influence our belonging to a place or group. This is explored through Shakespeare's play "as you like it". Throughout the novel, 'as you like it' explores the idea of belonging to place. The title itself gives the play to the audience, implying belongs to those viewing it. Throughout the novel, we can clearly detect the characters desires to belong as dictated by the social religious hierarchy of the renaissance drawn out by the church and king in the form of the chain of being. According to Shakespeare text and his context, everyone has their rightful place. If one place is altered or disturbed, there is chaos and anarchy. Hence, 'As You like It' is a reaffirmation of the chain of being where Duke seniors dukedom has been altered by his younger brother Frederick, and this causes the chaos that leads to many of the characters fleeing to the place they belong to into the forest. In As You like It, the traditions of society push characters to play certain roles. Rosalind, the protagonist, has no control over society and gender expectations presented to her. Even though she is the most interesting, intelligent and active character in the novel, she is confined into the expected female role. This suppresses her personality to be expected to fit into and belong at Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Sense Of Belonging Research My interest in this topic dates back in high school when I realized how much effect sense of belonging had on my education. During elementary school, things used to happen just like I wanted. Teachers, other pupils were quite friendly. In fact, school was the most exciting place I always wanted to be. I was always the best performing pupil in continuous assessment test and end of year's exams. Things changed when I went to high school. Everyone was very busy with their work. Teachers and fellow were quite serious. I found that my grades were not as excellent as in elementary school. Nothing motivated me. My behavior worsened and at some point, I even wanted to drop out of school as I felt that I was completely out of place. I believe that Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Descriptive Writing On Belonging I stare back at myself in the mirror and observe as my skin hides beneath a layer of foundation two shades too pale. This is my mask, a mask I use to conceal my caramel skin, a mask I use to detach myself from my heritage, a mask I use to pretend I am not Indian. My chocolate–brown, almond shaped eyes, framed by my unkempt eyebrows, give me away. Dissatisfied, I head to my grandparents' living room. It is only four A.M., but I am wide–awake. Oh, the joys of jet lag. Eventually, I clutch my bulky camera in my hands and open the front door. I sit soundlessly on the porch, enveloped by the tranquility of dawn. The only noise comes from my camera; it produces a mechanical sound as I modify each setting. Oblivious to the time I had expended fiddling with the camera, the abrupt appearance of the sun startles me. I watch incredulously as...show more content... India's charm was able to attract me, but not in the typical sense. My images consisted of the homeless woman who would stay outside my house as I got her a glass of water, the two stray puppies who would casually wander onto the porch in search of food, or the arrays of extravagant clothing. To me, these images caught the true essence of India; and therefore each time I looked back at these photos I was sent back to the humid, yet blissful, days in India. Photography taught me lessons about myself I had never acknowledged, it taught me to love and embrace the portions of me others did not understand. The beauty of photography, I realized, was hidden in its ability to gather beauty into one single, still image. Each photograph I took in India has become a steady reminder of the beauty ingrained in my culture and heritage–consequently, the place I previously attempted to cover, the part of myself which I aspired to bury, is now the place I attach myself to–I identify to India today far beyond anything Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Identity and Belonging Essay Our perception of our identity is constantly changing, the groups we belong to, the people we talk to and the way we connect with others help to form our identity. There is one thing we all have in common despite our individual identities, is the need to belong. There's no obligation to belong to only one group, you can belong to many. An individual can belong to many groups, which will then create multiple identities; hence our understanding of identity is never constant. Belonging to a loving family, group of caring friends that help us to develop our own sense of self. However, belonging can have a negative side. For example our families might have an expectation of us to do something that might alter our ambitions and interfere with...show more content... We all want to stand out of the crowd and be something special, but not all of us have the potential. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be about education, parents can be very protective over us and hold us back from socializing with friends, especially from the opposite gender, which makes it harder for us teenagers to belong to a group. Media has a major influence in shaping our identity. It brain washes us by telling us what to do and because we are constantly surrounded by it, we allow it to create stereotypes, and change the way we act and think. Popular TV shows such as the Simpsons are constantly making us use and believe stereotypes. Mainstream media create images of perfect girls on magazines, to brainwash young girls into believing that they have to be as thin and perfect, as the 'Photoshoped' images of the girls in magazines to be accepted and to fit in groups and be happy and loved. The pressure to fit in and to be perfect leaves a psychological effect on young girls which influences and changes their original identity. Half of our identities today are completely based on what we see in the media. Although our names, cultures and religions determine otherwise, Mainstream media determines our dress, behaviour, hobbies and interests. What we see in magazines and on television dictate the way we run our Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Are People Belonging? Have you ever felt left out or thought that you didn't belong? Well I am here to tell you that everyone needs to belong. I think that people need to belong because without people belonging what is the point for the human race. Belonging isn't just about being with a group but happiness and love. One might argue that many people are isolated and do not belong and are happy with that, but they just belong to a smaller group or just a single person. People need to belong and no matter what people will always belong in one way or another. Belonging is a part of human nature, ever since birth humans try to belong with someone or something. Belonging creates a sense of happiness and love that is unique. Not belonging "causes various undesirable Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Belonging Essay 'Belonging' Essay To a certain extent the different groups we belong to define who we are, however there are times when a certain group can separate you from belonging. Being accepted within a group defines who you are as you share similar qualities and morals, making it easier to be socially accepted and create relationships. On the other hand, you can physically belong to a group but not always emotionally belong as your individual beliefs create a barrier to belong. 'Belonging' is defined as 'the right personal or social qualities to be a member of a particular group' or to 'fit a particular environment'. The themes and issues explored in Peter Skrzyneckis poems include filial relationships highlighted in the poem 'Feliks Skrzyneckis'...show more content... In addition another example of this is "Talking, they reminisced about farms where paddocks flowered..." (Stanza 3 lines 6–7) This illustrates how Peter Skrzynecki is excluded from conversations involving his father about Poland and the past as he is not a part of it. The exclusive pronoun 'they' highlights his separation with his father Feliks. Feliks has strong emotional ties to his polish heritage and belongs to his past therefore this creates consequences as his bond with his past is a barrier to belonging. Filial relationships with different groups without a doubt define who we are. To a certain extent filial relationships with different groups helps define who we are. Filial relationships occur in the graphic novel 'The Arrival' through the main character the father as he experiences difficulty fleeing his country to escape and to create a better life for him and his family. He struggles to find employment and a place to stay, and has problems trying to understand his new environment. A strange alien creature befriends him. This is highlighted when the use of a motif which repeats an idea, this is seen as the white origami bird which befriends the father this appears throughout the text as a reminder to the father of where he has come from and as an inspiration to continue through difficult Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Psychological Theories Of Belonging Baumeiser and Leary identify the "need to belong" as a fundamental human motivation, crucial to component in the investigation of social mechanisms that promote academic achievement and psychological well–being for at–risk youth. A general sense of belonging includes an individual's sense of acceptance and of being valued, included, and encouraged by others in a community. This can vary in different settings. School belonging was assessed by a combination of several factors including teacher support, involvement in school–based activities, and peer support. Whereas neighborhood belong was assessed by viewing neighborhood–based activity involvement and support from peers in the neighborhood. Each of these variables were expected invoke a feeling...show more content... In this study, the control variables are the gender of the student and the school that they attend. Throughout the study, students are compared on these two variables to understand whether there were differences based on these. Findings in this study were assessed used various measures with varying scales. For example, the variables "teacher support", "depression", and "involvement in school–based activities" were assessed using ordinal scales and this is apparent because they use numbers to rank nominal categories. Whereas, "academic aspirations" is assessed with a nominal scale; the responses are groups that cannot be used to compare other responses. In psychological research, we are interested in understanding what causes things to happen. So in response, we make suggests of possible explanations and then we measure the effect they have during an experiment. To understand whether our suggests were correct, we use an alpha level. The three most common alpha levels are .05, .01. and .001, which represent 5%, Get more content on HelpWriting.net