Answer:
The answer to the question is reference group. A reference group is a group of individuals who are not involved in an individual’s social life but can serve as comparisons for them1. A parent who is worried about her daughter’s behavior and self-esteem may wish to talk with those in her daughter’s reference group to understand how they influence her choices, values, and attitudes. For example, the daughter’s reference group could be celebrities, role models, peers, or media figures that she admires or aspires to be like. The parent may want to know if the daughter’s reference group is positive or negative, realistic or unrealistic, supportive or critical, and so on. By talking with those in her daughter’s reference group, the parent may gain some insight into her daughter’s psychological state and how to help her. I hope this helps you understand what a reference group is and why it may be important for a parent to talk with them. If you have any questions, please let me know.