Abstract
This paper addresses the need that individuals feel to belong to various groups. Through extensive research and informed opinion by some of the best experts in the related field, the paper will begin by defining the term "group" followed by the salient features of all groups and the reasons why people form as well as join groups. Hence, the psychological impact of a strong sense of belongingness will be studied and observed.

Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at the African-American adolescent male in relation to education and more specifically, college attendance.
This paper reviews historically, the trend of the African-American adolescent male in terms of education, as well as the factors that influenced these trends. This paper also relates these trends to Abraham Maslow theory of personality known as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Summary of Methodology
Organization of the Study
Literature Review
Methodology
Research Findings
Conclusions
Appendices
Table 2
Table 3
Vital Statistics

From the Paper
"There are many different opinions and approaches when it comes to the issue of how to best motivate African-American adolescent males to attend college. However, many efforts focus primarily on retention strategies rather than recruitment strategies.
The dismal college graduation rate of African-American students is a national crisis. When it comes to statistics of graduation rates for African-American males, these numbers are lower than any other demographic group, with the exception of Hispanics.

This study has significance for practice in improving the percentages of African American males who attend college, as well as for future research in college education.
The data collected from this study might be useful to African American high school students, parents of African Americans in high school, teachers, admissions representative, social workers, and educational leaders."

Tags: Self-actualization, Need, Physiological, Safety, Love, belongingness, Esteem