Social relation

In social science, a social relation or social interaction is any relationship between two or more individuals. Social relations derived from individual agency form the basis of social structure and the basic object for analysis by social scientists. Fundamental inquiries into the nature of social relations feature in the work of sociologists such as Max Weber in his theory of social action.

Categorizing social interactions enables observational and other social research, such as Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft (lit. "Community and Society"), collective consciousness, etc. However different schools and theories of sociology and other social sciences dispute the methods used for such investigations.

Forms of relation and interaction

According to Piotr Sztompka, forms of relation and interaction in sociology and anthropology may be described as follows: first and most basic are animal-like behaviors, i.e. various physical movements of the body. Then there are actions - movements with a meaning and purpose. Then there are social behaviors, or social actions, which address (directly or indirectly) other people, which solicit a response from another agent. Next are social contacts, a pair of social actions, which form the beginning of social interactions. Social interactions in turn form the basis of social relations. Symbols define social relationships. Without symbols, our social life would be no more sophisticated than that of animals. For example, without symbols we would have no aunts or uncles, employers or teachers-or even brothers and sisters. In sum, Symbolic integrations analyze how social life depends on the ways we define ourselves and others. They study of face-to-face interaction, examining how people make sense out of life, how they determine their relationships.

This sociological hierarchy is illustrated in the table below:

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The Jerusalem Post 28 Mar 2023
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RTE 28 Mar 2023
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The Charlotte Observer 28 Mar 2023
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DNA India 28 Mar 2023
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latest Kellie Harrington says she doesn’t want to engage in ‘politically sensitive matters’ after heated debate over tweet on immigrants

Irish Independent 28 Mar 2023
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The Gainesville Sun 28 Mar 2023
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Irish Independent 28 Mar 2023
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Deseret News 28 Mar 2023
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Jamaica Observer 28 Mar 2023
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Can't stop checking your phone? This is what it says about your brain

The Jerusalem Post 28 Mar 2023
Smartphones have definitely changed the way we communicate, think and behave in almost every aspect of our lives.  ... (credit. PEXELS) ... What surprised researchers was that those who used a phone for social interactions or used specific tools didn't suffer from impairment in cognitive function and even showed improved abilities in some cases ... Dr ... ....
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The Daily Mail 28 Mar 2023
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