Recognition Craving

A Recognition Craving is a psychological drive that compels human behavior (toward seeking acknowledgement and visibility from social groups).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) manifest Basic Need through social interactions.
  • It can (typically) drive Social Behavior through attention seeking.
  • It can (typically) influence Self Image through external validation.
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  • It can (often) lead to Compensatory Actions through social media usage.
  • It can (often) trigger Emotional Responses through perceived invisibility.
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  • It can range from being a Healthy Recognition Need to being a Pathological Recognition Obsession, depending on its intensity level.
  • It can range from being a Momentary Desire to being a Chronic Pattern, depending on its temporal persistence.
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• Example(s):
  • Social Media Behaviors, such as:
    • Post Frequency Patterns, such as:
      • Constant Update Sharing for continuous visibility.
      • Achievement Broadcasting for social validation.
  • Professional Settings, such as:
    • Workplace Recognition Seeking, such as:
      • Accomplishment Highlighting for career advancement.
      • Contribution Emphasis for peer acknowledgement.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Self Sufficiency, which lacks external validation dependence.
  • Intrinsic Motivation, which lacks recognition drive.
  • Anonymous Contribution, which lacks visibility seeking.
• See: Validation Seeking, Admiration Pursuit, Social Recognition, Self Worth.

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