Question

What are the purposes of peer goup?

Answer 1

1. Satisfies the need of belonging to a group.
2. Peers are preferred as compared to socialising with others.
3. They influence social, cognitive, and psychological development.
4. They also influence the development of morals and values.
5. Interaction with peers provides instruction on acceptable behaviour.
6. Peers also validate the child, encourage them to try new things, provide an opportunity for comparison, enable self-disclosure, and help them develop an identity.