types of groups p1

Peer Group

A group of individuals of similar age, status, or interests.

Functions/effects of a peer Group

Influences behavior, identity, social norms, especially during teenage years.

Examples of a peer group

Friends group, classmates, youth club members.

Family Group

People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Functions/effects of a family group

Primary source of early socialization; teaches values, roles, behavior.

Examples of a family group

Nuclear family, extended family, single-parent family.

Religious Group

A group formed around shared beliefs and worship.

Functions/effects of a Religious Group

Teaches moral values, ethics, community service.

Examples of a Religious Group

Church youth groups, mosque congregations, Sunday school classes.

School Group

Formal education-based groupings.

Functions/effects of a school group

Teaches discipline, knowledge, citizenship, cooperation.

Examples of a School group

Classmates, student council, prefects, clubs like science or drama.

Cultural Group

People who share the same cultural background (language, customs, traditions).

Functions/effects of a Cultural group

Preserves heritage, transmits cultural values and practices.

Examples of a Cultural group

Ethnic groups (Afro-Caribbean, Indo-Caribbean), Indigenous communities.

Community or Neighbourhood Group

People living in the same area who often interact or organize together.

Functions/effects of a Community group

Promotes cooperation, local problem-solving, safety.

Examples of a community group

Village councils, neighborhood watch groups.

Voluntary Group

Formed by individuals who join by choice to meet a common goal.

Functions/effects of a Voluntary Group

Community service, recreation, advocacy.

Examples of Voluntary Groups

Red Cross, Girl Guides, youth environmental groups.