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American Society on Aging

The American Society on Aging is a U.S. nonprofit organization focused on advancing knowledge, practice, and policy related to aging. Public details about individual authorship are limited, but the quote reflects its emphasis on belonging, health, and social connection in later life.

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Quotes by American Society on Aging

Belonging is not a soft ideal. It is a biological necessity. — American Society on Aging

Belonging as a Fundamental Human Need

At first glance, belonging can sound like a sentimental social goal, something desirable but optional. Yet this quotation firmly rejects that view by insisting that belonging is not a ‘soft ideal’ but a requirement woven...

Created on: 4/22/2026