Persons who are important to us and with whom we psychologically identify are termed

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Significant others refer to individuals who have significant influence on an individual’s beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, and with whom they psychologically identify. Reference groups refer to groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating their own attitudes and behavior. Generalized others refer to the attitudes, beliefs, and expectations of society as a whole. While all three concepts are related, significant others specifically refer to individuals whereas reference groups and generalized others may refer to groups and society as a whole.

Persons Who Are Important to Us and with Whom We