Internet Tribe Relationships

Interdependent Relationships

Posted by on June 17, 2010 at 8:14 pm

Relationship interdependence is about making connections and becoming allies or forming partnerships with other human beings. Relationships are inherently interdependent. Of course, they have value, per se, in the emotional realm. Above all, friendship is good for its own sake! But relationships also involve being there for each other in times of need. An indication [...]

Belonging in Social Media Groups

Posted by on June 8, 2010 at 7:35 pm

“Belonging” is one of the more basic needs in Mazlow’s Hierarchy of human needs, where it comes just above health and safety. Fulfillment of the need for belonging can be satisfied by social media groups and online tribes, such as “the Unified Tribe.”  People are basically social beings! Of course, membership in groups and tribes [...]