Characteristics of Groups

Characteristics of Groups

1. A social unit - 2/more individuals -perceive themselves as belonging to the group

2. A collection of individuals who have common motivemotives and goals

3. A collection of individuals who are interdependent.

4. Individuals who are trying to satisfy a need through their joint association also influence each other.

5. A gathering of individuals who interact with one another either directly or indirectly.

6. A collection of individuals whose interactions are structured by a set of norms and rules.