Maybe it's time you thanked your mom for making you go out for Girl Scouts: Belonging to a group makes you more likely to have high self-esteem, according to a new study[1] in PLoS One. Researchers found that people who are members of clubs that suit their interests feel better about themselves than people who aren't.
Even if you're already popular and have a ton of friends, it doesn't benefit your emotional well-being to the same extent. Researchers say that club membership is key because it offers more opportunities for interpersonal connections—and can help by giving people a stronger sense of meaning, support, and control in their lives.
Now don't just go signing up for any ol' organization. The confidence-bolstering effect only happens when the membership in question is with a group that contributes to your sense of self and personal identity.
So whatever gets you going—playing tennis, knitting, volunteering with kids—join the club.
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References
- ^ a new study (journals.plos.org)
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