Groups Flashcards
what is a group?
Forsyth
‘a group exists when 2 or more people define themselves as members of it and when it’s existence is recognised by at least one another’
Group
as long as people within that group define themselves as members of that group then they are a group
Who proposed the 5 types of groups?
stangor 2004
Stangor 2004
what are the 5 types of groups and what’s included in them
Reference groups; groups we identify, admire and want to be like .e.g friends, colleagues
Working groups; 3-12 people working to achieve a specific group e.g. jury
social category; large and permanent social groups e.g. gender
culture; individuals in geographic proximity, share common beliefs and values e.g. Americans
Crowd; common place and purpose e.g. shopping
what is entitativity
the ‘realness’ or ‘groupiness’ of a social group
held by members and observers
has short term goals (everyday changes) and long term goals (influence our identity)
Who proposed a different 4 groups
Lickel et al, 2001
Lickel et al 2001
groups and who’s in them
intimacy groups; family and friends
task groups; colleagues
social categories; gender
loose associations; neighbour