Socioeconomic
Socioeconomic (soh-see-oh-ek-uh-nom-ik)
Socioeconomic is an adjective that describes the interrelation of social and economic factors. It is often used to describe the social standing or class of an individual or group, and is measured by a combination of education, income, and occupation.
Etymology
The term "socioeconomic" is derived from the Latin "socius" meaning "companion, associate, or ally" and the Greek "oikonomikos" meaning "practiced in the management of a household or family, hence, economical."
Related Terms
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Economics: The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
- Social Class: An ordering of individuals in a society that is often determined by wealth, education, and occupation.
- Income: The financial gain accruing over a given period of time.
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Occupation: A person's regular work or profession; job or principal activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Socioeconomic
- Wikipedia's article - Socioeconomic
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