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NUR 162 Chapter 81. Define group
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A group is a collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared commonalities of
interest, values, norms, or purpose. Membership in a group is generally by chance, by choice, or
by circumstance.
2. Purpose of a group
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Socialization support
task competition camaraderie information sharing normative influence empowerment
governance
3. Socialization
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The cultural group into which we are born begins the process of teaching social norms. This is
continued throughout our lives by members of other groups with which we become affiliated.
4. Support
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One's fellow group members are available in times of need. Individuals derive a feeling of
security from group involvement.
5. Task completion
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Group members provide assistance in endeavors that are beyond the capacity of one individual
alone or when results can be achieved more effectively as a team.
6. Camaraderie
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Members of a group provide the joy and pleasure that individuals seek from interactions with
, significant others.
7. Information Sharing
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Learning takes place within groups. Knowledge is gained when individual members learn how
others in the group have resolved situations similar to those with which they are currently
struggling.
8. Normative Influence
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This function relates to the ways in which groups enforce the established norms. As group
members interact, they begin to influence each other about what are the expected norms for
communication and behavior.
9. Empowerment
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Groups help to bring about improvement in existing conditions by providing support to individual
members who seek to bring about change. Groups have power that individuals alone do not.
10. Governance
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An example is rules being made by committees within a larger organization.
11. Task groups
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Groups are formed to accomplish a specific outcome or task.
12. Teaching groups
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The focus is to convey knowledge and information to a number of individuals.
13. Supportive/therapeutic groups
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