group norms
Collective behavioral rules
Group norms are the unwritten rules and shared expectations that guide behavior within a social group.
They develop naturally as members interact and establish what's acceptable: The group norm was to keep phones away during meetings.
Violating group norms often triggers social pressure or exclusion.
Norms vary widely—a fraternity and a book club operate under different codes.
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- herd mentalityTendency to follow crowds
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- code of conductFormal behavioral guidelines
- conformityAdherence to norms
going along · etiquette · ostracism · silent treatment · pecking order · sanctions · taboos · unwritten rules · unspoken rules · rituals · moral codes · social roles · groupthink · shared values · collective identity · social cohesion · identity markers · collective behavior
- socializationsocialization, social learning, enculturation, values, role models
- group psychologysocial identity, peer influence, belongingness, collective behavior, social cohesion
- group therapyhealing circles, sharing circles, peer support, facilitator, recovery groups
- Facilitationfacilitation, facilitator, moderator, agenda, ground rules
- group workbarn raising, work party, team building, workday, collective farming
- heritagecultural traditions, museum, national heritage, archive, monument
group normspersonal values
Individual moral priorities
individual autonomy · personal choice · self-determination · individual expression · idiosyncrasy
group normslegal statutes
Enacted written laws
codified laws · constitutional law · bylaws · statutory requirements · contractual obligations
group normsdeviance
Departure from accepted standards
nonconformity · deviant behavior · transgression · rebellion · dissent