affiliative drive

affiliative drive
/euh fil"ee euh tiv, -ay'tiv/
the urge to form friendships and attachments, typically prompting a person to attend social gatherings and join organizations as a way of preventing loneliness and gaining emotional security.
[AFFILIATE + -IVE]

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