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PEER GROUP [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Social Psychology
  • Group Dynamics
CONT

In sociology, a peer group is both a social group and a primary group of people who have similar interests (homophily), age, background, or social status. The members of this group are likely to influence [each others'] beliefs and behaviour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Psychologie sociale
  • Dynamique des groupes
CONT

Le groupe de pairs peut être compris comme étant les personnes qui partagent [...] un certain nombre de caractéristiques. Celles-ci peuvent être familiales (fratrie), mésologiques (même école, centre, activité, etc.) ou circonstancielles (gangs, amis, coéquipiers, etc.).

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique

Spanish

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