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sense of belonging; group identity; feeling of attachment to a group
The psychological feeling of belonging to and identifying with a particular group, organization, or community. Important in Japanese social and workplace culture.
With the increase in remote work, employees' sense of belonging has weakened.
Usage
A concept frequently discussed in business management and sociology. In Japanese workplace culture, 帰属意識 has traditionally been strong, but it has been declining with changes in employment patterns such as increased job-hopping and contract work.