In sociology, the term primary group was popularized by American sociologist Cooley, who discussed it in his book entitled Social Organisation: A Study of The Larger Min… See more

Primary groups are characterized by their size and composition. The duration and forms of the relationships between its members also characterize primary groups (Lee, 1964)… See more

Primary and secondary groups are two most common forms of social groups with contrasting characteristics (Elliot, 2017). These groups differ from each other in terms of th… See more

Primary groups, a sociological concept popularized by Cooley, refer to relatively small social groups shaped by close relationships. The most well-known examples t… See more