Of the following groups, the primary group plays the most significant and influential role in human development. This group offers people a sense of belonging and a feeling of being appreciated at a young age; it is fundamental in forming the personality of an individual.
Primary group can be defined basically as a small social group whose members share close, personal, intimate relationships. These groups are marked by members's concern for one another, in shared activities and culture. Examples of primary group are family, childhood friends etc.
