Definitely I am member of various groups. In other words, I will say that there is no dimension of life where I am not related to a group because we all are social beings and for everything, we are dependent on this or that group. There are various reasons which

motivate me and everybody to join a group. Some of them are as follows: 

(i) Security: Groups reduce the feeling of insecurity. Being with people gives a sense of comfort and protection. 

(ii) Status: When the group is perceived as important high profile and well known, then the  members also feel recognized and ‘experience a sense of power’, e.g., being a student of high profile school.

(iii) Self-esteem: Being a member of a prestigious group enhances the individual’s self-concept. 

(iv) Satisfaction of one’s Psychological and Social Needs: Groups satisfy one’s social and psychological needs such as sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love and power. 

(v) Group Achievement: Groups help in achieving the goals which cannot be attained individually. 

(vi) Provide Knowledge and Information: Group membership provides us knowledge and information and broadens our views.