The concept of sense of belonging as connectedness is an abstract dimension of relatedness.
Gaining an understanding of this concept within a cultural worldview has the potential
to positively impact the mental health of ethnic minority populations. Sense of belonging
as connectedness portrays the dynamic nature of human existence. The role of sense
of belonging to interpersonal relationships and the well-being of individuals, family,
and community is emphasized through the worldview of the American Indian population.
It is a dynamic phenomenon of social significance.
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The author was supported, in part, by a Minority Fellowship Program, fellowship from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.
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