Social Acceptance

Minimal Social Acceptance

Expressions activating this band describe a weak, mixed, or only indirectly stated sense of social connection, with references to friendship or support that do not clearly establish being broadly liked or included. Social contact may be present, but acceptance is tentative, limited, or backgrounded.

Low Social Acceptance

Expressions activating this band describe limited recognition, sparse companionship, or uncertainty about whether others know, notice, or choose the person. Social life is experienced as thin or hard to access, with difficulty finding company or feeling socially seen.

Moderate Social Acceptance

Expressions activating this band describe a clear concern with being liked, accepted, and invited, but in an uneven or qualified way. The expression centers on variable inclusion, mixed peer regard, or a sense of having fewer social ties than desired.

High Social Acceptance

Expressions activating this band describe being generally liked, wanted, respected, and included by others. The social experience is one of broad positive regard, popularity, and ready acceptance across everyday interactions.

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