SOC-1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Georg Simmel, Dating Abuse
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Levels of focus groups: georg simmel (1858-1918): effects of group size as. Seven to ten more participants ("full focus groups") the group becomes greater, the individual becomes separated and grows more alone, isolated and segmented. On one hand, the bigger group the better for the individual. In a larger group it would be harder to exert control on an individual. But, on the other hand, there is a possibility of the individual becoming distant and impersonal: focus group guide, we are meeting to talk about your views, opinions, and feelings about dating. Transition question: there is much talk these days about the kinds of violence that occurs in relationships, including teenage dating relationships. One type of problem that is talked about quite a bit is emotional abuse. This term is often associated with particular behaviours between partners, including insults, controlling, pressuring, and yelling at one"s partner.