6.1 Primary and Secondary Groups Group: at least two people who have one or more goals in common and share common ways of thinking and behaving. -they are in regular contact with one another. Social Category Social Aggregate Primary Group: people who are emotionally close, know each other well, and seek one another’s company. Social category- people who share a social characteristic; like high school seniors. Social Aggregate- people temporarily in the same place at the same time; like people at a baseball game.
-Secondary Relationships Primary Relationship: interactions that are intimate, personal, caring and fulfilling. Primary groups are based on: -small size -face-to-face contact -continuous contact Proper social environment Functions of a primary group: -emotional support -socialization -encourage conformity Secondary Group: people who share only part of their lives while focusing on a goal or task. -Secondary Relationships Students in a college course- secondary course. Generally do not think of themselves as we. Friends and family are involved in primary groups.