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Social Connectedness Literature Review

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Social connectedness refers directly to the notion that people live and function in relation to others. In this light, a complex interplay exists between being independent and able to cope on one’s own, being dependent and feeling as though one is able to ask for and accept help where necessary, as well as being willing and feeling able to give assistance to others in their time of need (Constantine et al., 2004; Fozdar, 2008; Ingersoll-Dayton et al., 2004; King et al., 2009; Shu & Zhu, 2009). With regard to the giving and receiving of social support, various studies have highlighted the role that both affective and instrumental support play (Constantine & Sue, 2006; Cox, 2012; Siu & Phillips, 2000; Suh & Oishi, 2002) in the experience …show more content…

Social Harmony
In this literature review, social harmony refers to the importance of feeling included (sense of belonging) in one’s community, as well as living with a sense of safety and peace within one’s village. Social harmony is integrally connected to social connectedness, as well as social mutuality and flocking because in order to experience social harmony, it is necessary to be socially connected to and socially engaged (referring to social mutuality) with one’s social sphere, as well as to be able to capitalise on the social resources available within one’s environment (referring to …show more content…

For example, in order to meet the criteria for maintaining the required degree of social mutuality within society, it may be necessary to ensure that one performs one’s required roles and responsibilities in line with those delineated by certain cultural norms and standards. Moreover, it may be necessary to ensure that in making certain decisions or in engaging in certain behaviours, that one acts on the basis of others’ needs and expectations. Kitayama et al. (2000) argue that in striving for social mutuality, it is important to ‘fit in’ with one’s culture and social group. This may require individuals to adjust the status and nature of their relationships so that they become members of that group, whilst constraining, taming or conditioning one’s internal desires and wishes to facilitate interpersonal harmony and unity (Uchida et al.,

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