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May 29, 2026

Social groups include social relationships

Key Points

This commentary challenges the separation between social groups and social relationships, advocating for their interconnectedness.
Reviewed literature related to social groups and relationships.
Analyzed empirical studies focused on infants and young children.
Social relationships are often foundational to social groups.
Empirical evidence supports the view that social groups and relationships are synonymous, especially in young children.

Abstract

Abstract In this commentary, we express enthusiasm for Thomas’s article and research efforts, but question her proposed division between social groups and social relationships. Joining other social scientists, we view relationships as fundamental to – and sometimes synonymous with – social groups. Further, empirical studies focused on infants and young children highlight the tight link between social groups and relationships.

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Shutts et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192eb9fab5b468c4417f7f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x25101155

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