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social dynamics

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noun

Sociology.
  1. the study of social processes, especially social change.


Etymology

Origin of social dynamics

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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That’s less about technology alone than it is about updating age-old processes and social dynamics, according to Krishna.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Flight attendants are there primarily to ensure safety, Rosenberg said, not to referee social dynamics: “There should not be an expectation that flight attendants will settle armrest disputes.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

While the potential for physical hazards in Antarctica is high, Precious says social dynamics can prove more problematic.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Our research reveals the social dynamics at play in do-it-yourself ordering and we believe offers valuable implications for designing a more effective and customer-friendly self-service process.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

The law of consensus or cohesion is the fundamental principle of social statics; the law of the three stages is that of social dynamics.

From The Idea of Progress An inguiry into its origin and growth by Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell)

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