Separationsocial
Separationsocial, also written as separation social, is a term used in sociology to describe patterns of social interaction and identity formation among individuals who experience physical or social separation from their primary networks. The concept focuses on how relocation, relationship changes, or life transitions alter daily contact, social support, and belonging, and how people adapt by forming new routines and ties.
Origin and usage: The term has emerged in discussions of migration, remote work, and long-distance relationships
Key features: separationsocial emphasizes increased reliance on digital communication, the reconfiguration of social capital, and evolving
Contexts and research: The concept appears in studies of refugees, students abroad, remote workers, and aging
Criticism and limitations: Separationsocial is a descriptive label that overlaps with established ideas such as loneliness
See also: social isolation, digital sociology, social capital, migration studies, remote work.