Mattering
Mattering is a psychological human need. A person matters when they are not only contributing to others, but also feeling valued for that contribution.[1] The sense of mattering can be considered in terms of mattering to the person, to other individuals, and to society at large.[2]
Mattering is related to, but distinct from, belongingness, self-esteem, and social connection.[1] It is a core component of each person's self-concept.[3] A person's well-being depends in part upon a sense that they matter to someone.[1] People who feel like they matter have more psychological resilience.[3]
How much a person matters is partly under that person's control.[3] For example, a person who wants to increase their sense of mattering might volunteer in their community for a project that seems valuable to them.[1]
When people feel like they do not matter, they are likely to have worse mental health,[3] and they may be attracted to political ideas that increase their sense of mattering to society, such as xenophobic policies.[2]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Third place – a place outside of home and employment where someone might matter to others
References
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Further reading
[edit | edit source]- Prilleltensky, Isaac and Prilleltensky, Ora. (2021). How People Matter: Why it Affects Health, Happiness, Love, Work, and Society. Cambridge University Press. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)..