Question

Which of the following would provide more support to an individual after the loss of a loved one? Primary group An watches a favorite movie star and strives to look and behave just like him or her. This adolescent is influenced by which group? Reference group

Answer 1

• Primary group would provide more support to the individual after the loss of a loved one.
• Primary groups are marked by concern for one another, shared activities and culture, and long periods of time spent together. They are psychologically comforting and quite influential in developing personal identity.Families and close friends are examples of primary groups.A primary group is a group in which one exchanges implicit items, such as love, caring, concern, support, etc. Examples of these would be family groups, love relationships, crisis support groups, and church groups. Relationships formed in primary groups are often long lasting and goals in themselves. They also are often psychologically comforting to the individuals involved and provide a source of support and encouragement.
• The adolescent is influenced by reference group. A comparative reference group is a group of individuals whom you compare yourself against and may strive to be like. Examples include celebrities and heroes.
• A reference group is a collection of people that we use as a standard of comparison for ourselves regardless of whether we are part of that group. We rely on reference groups to understand social norms, which then shape our values, ideas, behavior, and appearance. This means that we also use them to evaluate the relative worth, desirability, or appropriateness of these things.