A peer group is a group of people of approximately the same age, social status, and interests. To work out the relationship with peers, there can be confusion for people to find out how they fit in. This is known as peer pressure. Some groups are socialized by peers rather than by their families or conventional institutions. They define themselves as a gang.

Peer Groups are also used in the helping professions such as massage therapy, nursing, psychotherapy to provide a support system for professionals. The purpose of peer groups is to allow each member to come to know themselves better so that they may better serve their clients/patients. Each person brings their issues to the group with the intention of getting support in dealing with the feelings around each issue. The group uses active listening, mirroring and skill such as "focusing" to support each person. "No fixing, no advising, no setting each other straight" is the basic framework of support.

Sociology

Peer Group | 同儕

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