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

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

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

More encompassing effective forces, relatively independent of words, images, sounds, textures, and odors continuously directed at society's members, from every direction and with every imaginable purpose, define social dynamics.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai