Social interests are guidelines and attributes that contribute

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Social interests are guidelines and attributes that contribute to an individual’s sense of belonging. It constitutes factors like participating in societal activities, cooperating, empathy, respect, and encouraging other community members. A person’s interests should align with the societal interest for a peaceful and comfortable society to exist. Challenges can occur if a person’s interests don’t align with societal interests.

An individual may lack a sense of belonging. An individual is likely to lack a sense of belonging if the interest of their society is quite different from theirs. It will be difficult for them to relate to some of the activities that go on in society. Moreover, it limits them from socializing and expressing themselves freely for fear of facing judgment from other society members. It can be difficult for them to cope and exist peacefully, which is the whole meaning of being part of a community. For this reason, they are not able to exploit their full potential.

The collide of personal interests and social interests can result in stagnating community growth. Individuals might lack interest in participating in communal activities if their interests do not align with societal values. For a community to flourish, it requires all its members to be part of various projects developed in the community. If part of the community doesn’t share its interest, completing these projects won’t be easy. Hence stagnation is experienced in the community.

Furthermore, individuals in society will feel the need to isolate themselves from a community that does not share their interests. It will result in individualism since people only care about their personal needs and don’t look out for their neighbors. The sense of a community will thus disappear. Therefore, people need to be part of a community they identify with in terms of their interests. It will make them comfortable and contribute to the growth of the community at large.