What is a reference group?

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A group that a person is part of without actively joiningAn official or unofficial group that an individual is a member ofA ranking structure within an organizationA group that someone wishes to joinA group that influences behavior but is not joined

Explanation

A reference group is defined as an official or unofficial group to which an individual belongs, serving as a point of reference for attitudes and behaviors. It is not merely a group one wishes to join or a hierarchical system.