INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS: GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY Flashcards
List eight types of groups.
- Family
- Friends
- Sporting
- Leisure
- Study
- Work
- Religious
- Cultural
What are FAMILY groups and what characteristics do they possess?
Kinship ties based on ancestry, marriage or adoption are the most common of primary, or major group types. People in family groups tend to spend a great deal of time together, engage in a wide range of activities together and know each other.
What are FRIENDSHIP groups and what characteristics do they possess?
Friendship groups often spend a great deal of time together and friends often have a stronger influence than family, friendship groups are more likely to disband. Friendship groups are usually classed as secondary groups.
What are SPORTS AND LEISURE groups and what characteristics do they possess?
Sporting and leisure groups may be long term or transitionary. Their primary purpose is to provide a fun and interactive way for members to get fit and healthy or to engage in activities that address personal wellbeing. Members often rely upon each other for motivation.
What are STUDY AND WORK groups and what characteristics do they possess?
When individuals feel connected, engaged and included in academic or active work, their degree of personal satisfaction and wellbeing is heightened.
What are RELIGIOUS groups and what characteristics do they possess?
Religious groups are formed around the common beliefs, traditions and values held by a specific doctrine or faith. Different religious groups holding different religious philosophies but they all share the primary mission to promote spiritual growth and nurture the individual and their community.
What are CULTURAL groups and what characteristics do they possess?
Cultural and ethnic groups are based on the geographic area in which a group originated or developed. They share social and cultural characteristics. Classification is based on self perceived group identification; that is, the extent to which an individual associates with a specific cultural group ideas and philosophies.
What are the characteristics of OTHER SPECIFIC GROUPS?
In order for aspects for our wellbeing to be equitably addressed and satisfied, the need to create specific groups has become imperative, such is the growth of minority groups. The world is filled with examples of those who suffer.
What are some reasons for group formation?
- Locality/geography
- Gender
- Shared interest/common goal
- Security
- Sexuality
- Specific needs
- Social interaction
- Culture
- Religion
- Other
Locality/geography?
You may join a group based on the fact that is in your local community.
Gender?
We may be grouped according to whether we are male or female based on social etiquette. This may occur in sporting teams, using facilities such as a public toilet, in our schooling or for meeting specific needs.
Shared interests/common goals?
These groups form because group members have a particular interests such as a hobby, artistic or sporting talent and/or a common goal such as a church or community fundraising group. As these groups are formed on a voluntary basis they tend to function effectively.
Security?
Being part of a group provides us with a sense of security. A good example of this a neighbourhood watch group that voluntarily meets regularly to discuss and implement safety measures for the local community. We can also gain a feeling of security by participating in a group that has similar interests.
Sexuality?
Groups may be formed on a person’s sexuality.
Specific needs?
This type of group forms in response to a particular need. It may be temporary and the group disbands when the need is met.
- Such as a support group for sufferers of metal illness.
