biosocial

American  

[bahy-oh-soh-shuhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈsoʊ ʃəl /

Also biosociological

adjective

1. of, relating to, or entailing the interaction or combination of social and biological factors.

2. Sociology. of, relating to, or characteristic of the theories of or phenomena studied in biosociology.

3. of or relating to social phenomena that are affected by biological factors.

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Other Word Forms

• biosocially
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of biosocial

First recorded in 1890–95; bio- + social

Example Sentences

In the broader field of criminology, though, some experts have raised questions about certain methods that biosocial researchers use.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2023

Some biosocial criminologists say those sorts of concerns have pushed them to reconsider elements of their work.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2023

Today, some of the nation's top-ranked criminology programs are thriving hubs of biosocial research.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2023

“We can clarify what other disease they were infected with and look at the biosocial factors that might have shaped risk of death in that first wave.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 15, 2022

One is clearly biological, whereas the other results from a complex web of biosocial factors.

From Scientific American • May 29, 2013