Belongingness is a dimension that depicts the extent to which group members feel their status within the group a feeling of connection and acceptance from the group.

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- task cohesion
- social cohesion
- belongingness
- group pride
- morale

Subdimensions of group cohesion

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The cohesion of small groups in technology-mediated learning environments: A systematic literature review

Social cohesion is the sense of connectedness and belonging that people feel with others who share their values, beliefs, and goals. It can also refer to the degree of harmony and cooperation among groups in a society. Social cohesion can have positive effects on individual and collective well-being, such as trust, happiness, health, and social capital.

Social Cohesion

To have a high task cohesion is when the interactions with members of the online learning community is of high quality. This usually involves being able to integrate findings/information from previous research into their comments or interactions with someone else, therefore giving better quality feedback with more support behind their suggestions.

Task Cohesion

The morale dimension represents the level of loyalty and persistence of each group member in staying with the group. This is essential for maintaining commitment to contribute and trusting each other to do the same.

Morale in Communities

Group pride is the dimension that represents extent of affection towards the ideals or values demonstrated by the group, including the significance of belonging to the group.

Group Pride in Communities

Belongingness in Communities

Social Fragmentation is the breakdown of social bonds and common values among groups in a society. It can also refer to the lack of integration and communication among diverse groups, such as ethnic, religious, or cultural minorities. Social fragmentation can have negative effects on individual and collective well-being, such as conflict, violence, discrimination, and isolation.

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