Question

Tristan joined a local land conservation advocacy group because he cares passionately about protecting green spaces. Through his involvement in the group, he became friends with a number of the members. He began spending time with them outside of group meetings and events, getting drinks after work and going on hikes on the weekends. This is an example of which of the following?
a. a reference group becoming a secondary group
b. a reference group becoming a primary group
c. a secondary group becoming a primary group
d. a primary group becoming a secondary group

Answer 1

Answer: c. A a secondary group becoming a primary group.

Explanation:

The example above signifies a secondary group becoming a primary group. A primary group is a group whereby an individual shows love, support or concern towards others in the group e.g family, church groups etc. The relationships formed here are usually long lasting.

Secondary groups on the other hand are the large groups whereby members typically have impersonal relationships. Since Tristan later became friends with a number of the members and they spent times together, this shows that a secondary group becoming a primary group.