Effects of Ostracism/ social Exclusion/ Social Rejection. Introduction of Ostracism/ social Exclusion/ Social Rejection A s social being human want to be connected to their surrounding members. Sometimes people consciously or unconsciously ignore others by not responding to their greetings, avoiding eye contact, do not talk to someone in the group as he/ she is absent, not present there. This act of ignorance is called Ostracism or the social exclusion or social rejection. Ostracism is hurting people with low resilience as it threatens the basic need for belongingness of humans. Ostracized individuals may consider themselves as socially rejected and no doubt rejection can be painful and has negative effects of ostracism. Now Question Arises What are the possible effects of ostracism? So the Possible answers are discussed below. Sadness and Anger: The immediate response to ostracism is anger and sadness. Threat to physical and psychological Health : A...