Sociological

/ˌsoʊ.si.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the study of society and social behavior.

The sociological impact of the internet has transformed how we interact with one another.

Pertaining to sociology as a discipline.

They conducted a sociological analysis of the community's response to the new law.

Involving the relationships and social structures in a given context.

The research highlighted the sociological factors that influence educational attainment.

Concerned with the interactions and behaviors within groups.

Sociological theories can help explain the dynamics of group behavior in the workplace.

Derived from the combination of 'socio-' meaning 'social' and '-logical' meaning 'relating to reasoning'.

sociological research

Research focused on the social aspects of human behavior.

sociological theory

A framework for understanding social phenomena.

sociological imagination

The ability to see the connection between individual experiences and larger social forces.

sociology

The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

socialization

The process of learning and internalizing the norms and ideologies of society.

society

A structured community of people who share a common culture.

The way people interact in a group setting.

The party had a very sociological vibe, everyone was mingling.

Used informally to refer to social studies or discussions.

We're having a sociological chat about the latest trends in our group.