A membership reference group consists of people we actually know. In contrast although we don't know those in an aspirational reference group, we admire them anyway.

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A membership reference group includes individuals with whom we have direct interaction, such as family and friends, while an aspirational reference group consists of those we do not know personally but admire and wish to emulate, like celebrities or industry leaders.

A Membership Reference Group Consists of People We Actually Know