MF1 groups in the community - term 2 Flashcards
what defines a group
two or more individuals who are connected, involved, share a common ideal and have meaningful contanct
characteristics of a group
- may be people who do or don’t know each other
- may be defined by some common feature
- group members can be brief or extended
primary groups
People spend a great deal of time together, personal and tightly integrated, members view each other as unique and irreplaceable.
secondary groups
Relationships involve weaker emotional ties and less personal knowledge, include more people than primary groups, time can transform a group from secondary to primary.
types of groups acronym
Family and friends
Religious
Other
Cultural
Sport and leisure
Study and work
family and friendship groups
Family:
- Kinship ties or social bonds based on ancestry, marriage or adoption
- Spend a lot of time together
Engage in a range of activities together and know each other well - Can be exceptions of hostile/fragmented families
Friends:
- Spend a lot of time together, based on common interests, values etc.
- More likely than family to separate with time, therefore are a secondary group
religious groups
Based on shared religious beliefs.
Often meet as a community within a conventional setting e.g. church or temple. However, groups may choose to meet outside of this as well.
Australia has a diverse range of religions Christianity, Atheism, Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Sikh etc.
Most community events include a range of religious representations to be as inclusive as possible of the expected audience.
other
These groups often form based on a need (minority groups) and look to address wellbeing.
Share common interest, similar beliefs, goals or values.
May be based on: Health, SES, age, education, gender, sexuality
Can include:
Support groups, volunteer groups, social justice groups, mobs/gangs
cultural
Refers to geographic area (origin or current), however, can often overlap with religious groups.
Shared social and cultural characteristics, beliefs, customs, values etc.
Australia has a diverse range of cultures present e.g. Greek, South African, Chinese
Cultural groups may populate specific geographic locations e.g. Redfern – Indigenous Australians, St Ives – South Africans, Eastwood - Chinese
sport and leisure groups
Long or short term.
Similar purpose: fun, interaction, fitness, health and wellbeing.
Rely on one another for motivation.
Can be age specific e.g. little athletics or can broaden as age increases (opens netball/football).
Involves a range of factors and specifications e.g. location, competitive/non-competitive, nature of the activity (creative vs fitness focus).
study and work groups
Formed when interest has been generated by individuals who are seeking to achieve the same outcomes.
Members usually meet to try and improve their study or work habits.
Relevant to both school based study and occupational improvement.
reasons for group formation
- satisfaction of needs (SHESEA)
- the main outcome of membership within a group is to enhance individual wellbeing which can ultimately enhance group wellbeing
reasons for being in a group
locality/geography
gender
shared common interest or common goal
security
sexuality
specific need
social interaction
religion
culture
locality/geography
Living in a specific region, area or geographical place.
Can be community based e.g. retirees living in a caravan park
Other settings e.g. friendship group from a one school and similar suburbs.
gender
Most lived experiences are separated into gender specific categories e.g. bathroom amenities, uniforms.
Societal norms may dictate the formation of these groups e.g. mother’s group, men’s shed
Events and venues may be more attractive to one gender than the other or may be restricted by gender (female only health clubs).
