Secondary group

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Secondary groups are groups in which most people become members more or less voluntarily in the course of their lives , such as kindergarten groups , school classes , clubs or companies .

This form of group usually, but not necessarily, has a larger number of members than the primary group (especially family ). The relationship between the members of the secondary groups is usually relatively impersonal, superficial and not very emotional , as these groups have come together for purpose and goal-oriented action or have been put together accordingly. However, under certain conditions (e.g. home ) , a secondary group can take over the functions and tasks of a primary group. In this respect, a purely functional delimitation is not always possible. Most people are in several secondary groups at the same time, depending on which function they associate with it. Secondary groups are therefore purpose-oriented and usually more impersonal than the primary group .

literature

Steiger / Lippmann (2013), Handbook Applied Psychology for Managers, Leadership Skills and Leadership Knowledge, 4th edition, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, pp. 319–320.