Affective Needs

Affective needs refer to the emotional and social requirements essential for a person's mental well-being and healthy relationships. These needs include feeling loved, valued, respected, and accepted by others. Fulfilling affective needs helps individuals experience feelings of safety, trust, belonging, and emotional connection. When these needs are met, people are more likely to feel confident and emotionally stable; when unmet, they may experience loneliness, insecurity, or emotional distress. Recognizing and addressing affective needs is important for personal growth, positive social interactions, and overall psychological health.