Definitely I am member of various groups. In other words, I will say that there is no dimension of life where I am not related to a group because we all are social beings and for everything, we are dependent on this or that group. There are various reasons which
motivate me and everybody to join a group. Some of them are as follows:
(i) Security: Groups reduce the feeling of insecurity. Being with people gives a sense of comfort and protection.
(ii) Status: When the group is perceived as important high profile and well known, then the members also feel recognized and ‘experience a sense of power’, e.g., being a student of high profile school.
(iii) Self-esteem: Being a member of a prestigious group enhances the individual’s self-concept.
(iv) Satisfaction of one’s Psychological and Social Needs: Groups satisfy one’s social and psychological needs such as sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love and power.
(v) Group Achievement: Groups help in achieving the goals which cannot be attained individually.
(vi) Provide Knowledge and Information: Group membership provides us knowledge and information and broadens our views.
