Reference groups can be primary groups but never secondary groups.

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This statement is incorrect. Reference groups can be both primary groups (such as family and close friends) and secondary groups (such as professional organizations, social clubs, or online communities). Reference groups are simply groups of people who an individual compares themselves to and seeks to emulate or differentiate from in terms of attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs.

Reference Groups Can Be Primary Groups but Never Secondary Groups