Two or more people who are connected, involved, share common beliefs, and have meaningful contact with each other
Types of Groups
Family & friendship
Sporting & leisure
Study & work
Religious
Cultural
Other specific
Family and Friendship Groups
Have interactions, share things in common (interests, values, goals, religion), have a collective sense of unity, relationship/s based on shared issues built on lived experience of participants
Sporting and Leisure Groups
Formed as participants have similar interests (trying to improve fitness, improve weight loss)
Study and Work Groups
Formed when interest has been identified, a group of individuals seeking outcomes, meet on a regular basis to discuss
Religious Groups
Share common religious beliefs or ideals, usually meet outside of the place of worship (Mosque, Church)
Cultural Groups
Form due to similar cultural identity, often share similar beliefs, customs, values, may occur when immigrating to another country
Other Specific Groups within the Community
Niche groups that form based on same beliefs, interests, goals, values
