Sociological
Sociological
Sociological (pronunciation: /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/) is an adjective that pertains to sociology, the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life. It is derived from the Latin word socius meaning "companion, associate, partner, or friend" and the Greek -λογία (-logia) which means "study of" or "science of".
Etymology
The term "sociological" is derived from two root words. The first part, "socio-", comes from the Latin word socius which means "companion" or "associate". The second part, "-logical", is derived from the Greek word -λογία (-logia) which translates to "study of" or "science of". Together, they form the term "sociological", which pertains to the study or science of society and social relationships.
Related Terms
- Sociology: The study of society, human social behaviour, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Social Interaction: The process by which people act and react in relation to others.
- Social Relationships: Relationships that exist between two or more people who interact and fulfill one or more physical or emotional needs.
- Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.
See Also
- Social Science: The branch of science devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.
- Sociology of Culture: The study of cultural rules and norms, how they develop, and how they affect society and human behavior.
- Sociological Theory: Statements of how and why particular facts about the social world are related.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sociological
- Wikipedia's article - Sociological
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