reasons for group formation

Question 1

reason groups form: gender

Answer 1

GENDER

certain location or event may be specified for a certain gender

e.g women only gym

Question 2

reason groups form: shared interest or common goal

Answer 2

SHARED INTEREST OR COMMON GOAL

people tend to seek out others with similar values, interests and goals.

Question 3

reason groups form: security

Answer 3

SECURITY

people form groups where they feel safe and secure.

Question 4

reason groups form: sexuality

Answer 4

SEXUALITY

LGBTQ individuals may form a group to share values or interests

Question 5

reason groups form: specific need

Answer 5

SPECIFIC NEED

individuals connect to meet their SPEECS needs

e.g outdoor fitness group or AA meetings

Question 6

reason groups form: social interaction

Answer 6

SOCIAL INTERACTION

groups are formed to provide social interaction as the desire to fit in is very common. This helps to develop a
sense of belonging

Question 7

reason groups form: culture

Answer 7

CULTURE

People with similar cultures often
congregate together for comfort, security, overcoming language barriers, networking etc

Question 8

reason groups form: religon

Answer 8

RELIGON

Individuals seek spiritual fulfilment through worship, specific to their religion.
Strengthen spirituality and develop closeness to God.

Question 9

reason groups form: Other

Answer 9

OTHER

An individual may join a group to gain greater recognition, power or status.

Question 10

what are the 9 reasons groups form?

Answer 10

gender
shared interest or common goal
security
sexuality
specific need
social interaction
culture
religon
other