 Researchers at OSU Cascades and Bend surveyed over a thousand Central Oregonians over the last two years to measure belonging and resilience. One of the lower scoring items across the board was the item I feel like I belong in the community. Brianne Kotari is one of the leaders of the study and says they found a deep connection between a person's sense of belonging and their overall health and well-being. They also created recommendations for community groups, employers, and policymakers.