Theoretical Frame

 The concept of belonging was introduced by Baumeister & Leary. The fulfillment of need to belonging  must be satisfied by two criterias. Individuals must frequently interact with other people in the group and the interaction should express a long lasting affective concern for each other’s welfare. Since this is a need, if it is not satisfied than there will be distress and negative consequences. One of the main reason for first generation college students challenges is the lack of sense of belonging.  Some things that affects first generation students sense of belonging is their relationship with people and themeselves. The article "Fostering College Students’ Sense of Belonging Amidst COVID-19" discusses about microagressions and how they effect their want to succeed. The article "First-Generation Students' Sense of Belonging, Mental Health, and Use of Counseling Services at Public Research Universities." discusses about the belonging concept how it effects first generation students. People who have no sense of belonging often struggle with symptoms of the imposter syndrome. The article "Rewriting the Narrative on Imposter Syndrome” discusses that no sense of belonging is an factor in suffering the imposter syndrome. The article "Sense of Belonging and Self-Regulated Learning: Testing Achievement Goals as Mediators" discusses that social isolation is an added reason for not belonging. The reason for first generation not beleiving that they can succeed is not belonging at the institution.