Positive group behaviour is when people in a group act in a peaceful and orderly way to help themselves, their community or the nation.It is group action that is good, helpful and does not cause harm.

• Community members cleaning their environment.


• Neighbourhood watch to protect lives and property.


• Peaceful protest for better services.

1. Mass Action – When a large number of people act together for a purpose.


• Positive if peaceful (e.g. peaceful rally).


• Negative if violent (e.g. mob attack).


2. Communal Labour – When people in a community work together to improve their surroundings (e.g. clearing bush, repairing roads). This is always positive.


3. Protest or March – When people walk together to show their feelings about an issue.


• Positive if peaceful and organised.


• Negative if it leads to destruction.


4. Participating in a Fight – When groups engage in fighting or violence. This is negative.


5. Acting Patriotically – When people work together to support and protect their country. This is positive.

1. It is peaceful.


2. It is well organised.


3. It follows the law.


4. It is aimed at helping people.


5. It brings unity among members.


6. It benefits the whole community.

1. It is violent.


2. It causes destruction of life and property.


3. It creates fear and disorder.


4. It disobeys the law.


5. It destroys unity among people.

1. Companionship – It helps people make friends and relate well.


2. Survival and Security – People protect one another and share resources.


3. Achievement of Goals – Groups can achieve what one person cannot do alone.


4. Power and Control – Groups can speak with one voice to influence decisions.


5. Affiliation and Status – Members of good groups are respected in society.


6. Provision of Services – Groups can provide social services like free medical care, road repairs, or scholarships.


7. Awareness Creation – Groups can educate people on important issues.


8. Peace and Unity – Good group actions bring harmony to the society.