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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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