Different types of Groups

Different Types of Groups

The concept of the social group is people coming together and having a sense of identity because of a common space , action , or any other things that can bind together people . There is several identified social groups : primary groups , secondary groups , collective groups , in-groups and out-groups

The primary group is one that shares close and lifelong personal relationships , wherein each member shares personal space and lives and has close relations and interactions . Family and close friends are examples of primary groups , as their members are binded by

strong personal ties . A sports group or an academic group that is strongly linked emotionally and physically can also be considered as a primary group . The primary groups shapes and influences a person 's identity

The secondary group relationship is characterized by being formal and temporary , instead of being closely personal and lifelong . Performance of functions is what links together people in the secondary group , and the relationship is more fleeting and less personal . An example would be a temporary co-worker in the office , who one is constantly in contact with , but has no strong personal ties

A collective group on the other hand is one that is bonded together by a common goal or an interest that links its members . The collective group does similar things and its members have similar interests . For instance , a church group or an environmental group is an example of a collective group

The in-group is the group where the individual feels that he /she belongs in it is where one has loyalty to or respect to . Members of the in-group shares a similar identity , like families or people of a certain ethnicity or race . Conversely , the out-group is the social group that a person is not inclined to relate , even disdains or is opposed to such group . For instance , a conservative man despising people from other races - the out-group

The different types of groups refer to the personal circles that an individual belongs to . These are product of his /her social environment and socialization , which then directs and determines membership to a certain group

References

Brain , Christine (2002 . Advanced Psychology : Applications , Issues and Perspectives . United Kingdom : Nelson Thornes

Sherif , Muzafer , and Carolyn Sherif . An Outline of Social Psychology Rev . Ed . USA : Harper Brothers

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