Dyad

Definition

A dyad is the smallest social group consisting of exactly two members, often characterized by intense and frequent interaction. It forms the most basic unit of analysis in the study of social groups and their dynamics.

Related terms

Social Interaction:

The process by which individuals act toward or respond to other people and is foundational to all relationships within societies.

Group Dynamics:

The patterns of interaction between members within a group, influencing how the group functions and performs.

Triad:

A social group consisting of three members, where interaction and relationships become more complex than in dyads