2.5 Symbolic convergence theory has to do with the “sense making” concept of groups. A huge part of this is shared fantasies, which are the stories group members share with each other. A fantasy theme is a topic that the stories revolve around, such as favorite movies, where as a fantasy chain is more of a path that the stories follow. An example of a fantasy chain could be, one group member comments that Halloween is coming, to which another might comment that they like all the candy, another might then say they like peanut butter cups, and then another might say they are allergic to peanuts, which could lead to a discussion about allergies. These fantasy themes and chains serve to create shared meaning in a group and they help members of the group make sense of the world around them. 3.1 …show more content…
The needs are fairly self-explanatory. Control refers to a person’s need to control their environment, those around them, and themselves. A person with a high need to be in control would work well with someone who likes to have others be in control over them. Affection is a person’s need to feel loved and valued by others. This can be a motivating factor in joining groups, as a person will seek groups where they will feel loved and valued. Inclusion is a person’s need to feel like they are part of the group and included by people. This relates to Maslow’s belongingness need. Inclusion is different from affection because a person can feel included, but not loved or valued, and vise-versa. All of these needs are motivating factors in why people join