Dr. Gabriel has been studying the human need for social embeddedness – the need to feel as if we are embedded within society. Her research suggests that this is different from the traditional need to belong but also important for wellbeing.
All PDFs are available on the Publications page. The following are a representative sample.
- Gabriel, S. & Schneider, V. (2024). A Strong and Sneaky Motivation for Broad Social Connection: Human Belonging Goes Beyond Dyadic Bonds. Current Directions in Psychological Science.
- Leary, M. R. & Gabriel, S. (2022). The Relentless Pursuit of Acceptance and Belonging. Advances in Motivational Science.
- * Paravati, E., Naidu, E., & Gabriel, S. (2021). From “love actually” to love, actually: The sociometer takes every kind of fuel. Self and Identity 20, 6-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2020.1743750