... a part of this? People are established as needing and also liking the company of others. It is thus not just simply something innate but also something pleasurable and wanted by choice. This could be due to the fact that the result of social interaction and a network of companions creates a certain environment in particular. This environment offers safety and protection both physically and emotionally. Physically this could mean the benefits of safety in numbers and protection provided by stronger protective members within a group. Emotionally the social interaction provides comfort, support and shared meanings. The practical reasons for seeking the company of others can be put down to economical reasons, as shared food and living arrangements may be more convenient. Schein (1980) looking at social interaction argues that groups do not simply exist to fulfil organisational goals, not are their actions all, always task related but rather the group also fulfil ...

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