Group Membership The groups we belong to have a profound influence on our lives. With some groups, such as a church or political group, that influence is intentional; with other, less formal groups,...

Group Membership

The groups we belong to have a profound influence on our lives. With some groups, such as a church or political group, that influence is intentional; with other, less formal groups, it is less so. There are benefits to belonging to groups. For example, research shows that those with stronger social ties and networks lead happier, healthier lives. So, what do you think?