The primary group based on social bonds, marriage, or adoption. E.g family, siblings, children etc.
Sporting and Leisure groups
Groups that help people get fit, connected and entertained with others. Primary focus is to provide a fun and interactive way to be healthy. E.g netball, soccer, athletics
Study and work groups
Groups who study, problem solve and assist each other with their learning. These groups can be found in high school, universities, businesses
Business groups and their franchisees
Groups who share common work ethics (eg. Woolworths)
Religious groups
Formed around the common beliefs, traditions and values held by a specific doctrine or faith. E.g Christianity, Islamic
Cultural groups
Based on a geographical area in which the group originated or developed. Members share social and traditional characteristics. E.g dancing club, Japanese language group
Other specific groups within the community
Based on peoples wellbeing and if it is satisfied or not. E.g support groups
Locality/geography
These groups are formed by people who live in the same specific region. E.g a bushwalking group may form in the Blue Mountains by residents in that area
Gender
Marketing and media are more aimed at specific genders. Events and venues may be more attractive to one gender than the other or may be restricted on the basis of gender; for example, gyms
Shared interest/common goal
Individuals seek out others with similar interests and goals and form groups based on these similarities. E.g women who attend a weight loss group
Security
Community health, emergency and welfare services work to enhance this need. Individuals are most likely to choose to form groups by living in close proximity to others to feel safe and secure. E.g aging individuals may choose to live in a retirement village or enclosed compounds to feel a greater sense of security
Sexuality
LGBTQI individuals may form social groups as a result of their shared values, beliefs and experiences
Specific needs
Based on their economic, physical, cultural, intellectual and socioeconomic situations. E.g many local communities and welfare groups provide the opportunity for reformed alcoholics, gamblers and drug addicts to meet to work through their problems
Social interaction
Some groups form as a way of just connecting in friendship groups. E.g colleagues may get coffee together during their breaks and teenagers may meet up at shopping centres
Religion
Groups may be formed through religion by individuals who all follow the same values and belief system which connects them on a spiritual level. E.g a group of people who go to the same church may have a bible study group that they meet in
Culture
Formed by people that share the same practices or traditions in their country or origin. They form groups to celebrate their culture. E.g Chinese New Year, food festivals, cultural dance groups
Other
Groups may be formed in order to heighten self esteem and confidence. Which means individuals will join a group to increase their power/status, which may help them achieve self actualisation. E.g someone who loves sport may reach self transcendence when they realise their goal of coaching a team
types of groups FROCSS
Cultural groups
Family and Friends group
Study and work groups
Sporting and leisure groups
Other specific groups
Religious groups
Types of groups
Cultural groups
Religious groups
Other specific groups
Sporting and leisure groups
Study and work groups
Family and Friends group
CROSSF
Cultural Group
Cultural groups are based on the geographic areas from which people originate from. E.g Australia being a multicultural country
Religious Group
Religious groups are based on shared beliefs, morals and traditions. E.g Church or England or Jewish
Other specific groups
Other specific groups is based on peoples wellbeing and if it is satisfied or not. E.g support groups
Study and work groups
Share a common interest or goal in their study or where they work. E.g working at Coles or study groups
Sporting and leisure groups
Share a common interest or goal in a sport or another activity. E.g Waterpolo group or Musical theatre group
Family and friend groups
The primary group based on marriage, adoption or social bonds. E.g friend groups or family gatherings
Reason for Group Formation
Security
Religion
Culture
Location/geography
Other
Gender
Sexuality
Specific needs
social interaction
shared interest
SRCLOGSSSS
Security
Important aspect of self fuliment/happiness. E.g Neighbourhood watch or acre factiles
Religion
People from the same faith , share the same morals and beliefs. E.g Churhc
Culture
Shared beliefs or meeting people from the same background. E.g Chinese new year
Location/geography
Live in the same area or close promximity. E.g what soccer club you belong to based off your location
Other
To do with a persons needs and wants
Gender
Bond over common life experinces and who we are friends with.
Sexuality
Based on gender, sex, sexual oritation. E.g LGBTQI, OLife
Specific needs
Formation of groups based on support. E.g Consellor or addication group
Shared interest
A group of people that come together becasue they share a similar interest in something. E.g Sports
Social interaction
Groups based on social interactions between people
Subjective
An individuals opinion. E.g I Like dogs
Objective
A Fact. E.g We live in Australia
Quantitative
Something that is measured. E.g Length or time
Qualitative
Qualitative is something measured but is very descriptive or conceptual