Social Group Quarter 2 Flashcards
A group is composed of two or more persons interacting with each other and guided by a set of norms. It is also defined as specified number of individuals where each recognizes members as distinct from non-members.
Social Group
BASIC CLASSIFICATION OF SOCIAL GROUPS
- Primary Groups
- Secondary Groups
- In-group
- Out-group
- Reference Group
- Networks
are marked by concern for one another, shared activities and culture, and long periods of time spent together.
They are influential in developing an individual’s personal identity. The goal of primary groups is actually the relationships themselves rather than achieving some other purpose.
Sample Groups: Family, Play group, Village/Neighborhood
Primary Group
relationships involve weak emotional ties and little personal knowledge of one another. In contrast to primary groups, _________ ______ don’t have the goal of maintaining and developing the relationships themselves. These groups are based on usual or habitual interests or affairs. It includes groups in which one exchanges explicit commodities, such as labor for wages, services for payments, and such.
Sample Groups: Nation, Church Hierarchy, Professional Association, Corporation, University classes
Secondary Groups
Belonging to the same group as others who share the same common bond and interests who are more likely to understand each other refers to an
In-group
Those who do not belong to the _____ are part of the ____, which exist in the perceptions of the in group members and takes on social reality as a result of behavior by in-group members who use the out group as a negative point of reference
Out-group
Group that is significant to us as models even though we ourselves may not be a part of the group.
• Is one which an individual does not only have a high regard for but one after which he or she patterns his/her life.
• Its central aspect is self-identification rather than actual membership
Reference Group
is a collection of people tied together by a specific pattern of connections.
Nowadays, the giving of information and establishing of connections and various relationships can be done through social networking sites
Networks
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL GROUP
(1) MAKE NEW FRIENDS
(2) MOTIVATING
(3) DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
(4) TEACH WHAT YOU KNOW
(5) ACCOUNTABILITY
(6) SOCIAL SUPPORT
Showing up with a group of strangers may definitely be intimidating, but the fact that you’re in the same room means you share a few things in common. Whether over a shared love for food or fitness (or both), joining a social group is a quick way to meet new people and
(1) MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Getting around other people is m_______. As an artist, writer, runner, recovering addict, activist, or whatever. If you lack motivation, get around other people.
(2) MOTIVATING
If you interview a hundred people about their thoughts regarding creativity, you’ll get a hundred different answers. A different ________ on any one topic is invaluable, let alone when discussing creative methods.
(3) DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
While you may only be a step ahead, it’s a chance to turn around and teach what you know. Doesn’t matter if you’re one hour into learning how to code, you would know more than I do. Teaching is an excellent way to reinforce what you already know
(4) TEACH WHAT YOU KNOW
Social groups also bring the benefit of public a_________. You said you were going to do X - did you do it? You said you were going to show up, and we’ll know if you’re not here.
(5) ACCOUNTABILITY
refers to a network of friends, family, and other community members who can respond with help in times of need. These are the people we talk to when we are having problems. The people willing to lend their resources, time, effort, or information when we need help.
(6) SOCIAL SUPPORT
