How Groups Form And What Holds Groups Together

1. HOW GROUPS FORM AND WHAT HOLDS GROUPS TOGETHER Groups are formed based in various factors. Among them is value placed on close interaction between members. The members of a group should be conveniently in touch with one another. In a group, theres much emotional attachment to its formation. In this case members feel close and friendly towards another due to age, social status or even the common background. When people are faced with a common problem or challenge, they will tend to form groups. Groups tend to offer a sense of security and belonging to an individual. In this case people form groups in order to survive against presumed or actual threat. The security so gained can be physical whereby each member protects the interests of the other members and contributes his/her resources to cater for the needs of other members. Sometime the benefit in being in a group is psychological; an assurance that there are friends or people close to an individual who can be called upon in times of need. Some groups are formed in order to sustain certain social status of individuals that belong to a special group. Being associated with a group with high social