social dynamics

American  

noun

Sociology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of social dynamics

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Group violence among mongeese and ants has also been documented by researchers, although the definition of “war” becomes nebulous depending on the species and its social dynamics.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Rather than simple or uniform, their behavior appears to have been shaped by social dynamics, environmental pressures, and interactions with other groups, including early modern humans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

It would be a difficult problem in social dynamics to fix anything like a true date for this change in the tone of literature, and to trace it back to its real social causes.

From Studies in Early Victorian Literature by Harrison, Frederic