M12 UCSP

GROUP

is a unit of people who interact with some regularity and identify themselves as a

unit. (Newman, 2012).

TYPES OF  GROUPS ACCORDING TO INFLUENCE

Primary groups are small but intimate. Members have direct access and interaction with each other.

Secondary groups are formed to perform a specific purpose. Members interact with each other to accomplish the goals of the group. (Eg, employee-employer

relationship, clerk/customers)

In-groups provide members a sense of

belongingness and loyalty. For example, being part of a basketball-team lets an individual bond with team mates and  support the team.

REFERENCE GROUP

Provides a person with a set of standards to check against and to know if one is doing well or where he or she needs improvement.

NETWORKS

This is the entirety of socia lconnections an individual’s takepart in for whatever purpose (economic, political, etc.)