sosiologisk

Sosiologisk is an adjective in Norwegian meaning relating to sociology, the scientific study of society, social relationships, institutions, and processes. The noun form is sosiologi (sociology). The term derives from the discipline name sosiologi, which in turn comes from the French sociologie, coined in the 19th century by Auguste Comte. In Norwegian, sosiologisk is used to label theories, analyses, perspectives, methods, and findings that originate in or are framed by sociology.

It is commonly used in academic and public contexts to indicate a sociological lens on topics such as inequality, education, family, work, and culture. A sosiologisk perspektiv or sosiologisk forskning emphasizes social causes and structures rather than individual psychology. Methods in sosiologisk research include qualitative approaches like interviews and ethnography, and quantitative approaches like surveys and statistical analysis.

Although closely related to other social sciences, sosiologisk contrasts with non-sociological explanations by foregrounding social context, institutions, norms, and power dynamics. The term is widely used in Norway and in other Scandinavian languages, where forms such as sosiologisk (Danish/Norwegian) or sociologisk (Swedish) are common.