Group action (sociology), the Glossary
In sociology, a group action is a situation in which a number of agents take action simultaneously in order to achieve a common goal; their actions are usually coordinated.[1]
Table of Contents
16 relations: Affectional action, Agency (philosophy), Collective action, Collective effervescence, Group dynamics, Identity fusion, Instrumental and value-rational action, Interpersonal relationship, Mass action (sociology), Political movement, Social action, Social movement, Social relation, Sociology, Socionics, Tradition.
Affectional action
An affectional action (also known as an affectual, emotional, or affective action) is one of four major types of social action, as defined by Max Weber. Group action (sociology) and affectional action are sociological terminology.
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Agency (philosophy)
Agency is the capacity of an actor to act in a given environment.
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Collective action
Collective action refers to action taken together by a group of people whose goal is to enhance their condition and achieve a common objective. Group action (sociology) and Collective action are sociological terminology.
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Collective effervescence
Collective effervescence (CE) is a sociological concept coined by Émile Durkheim. Group action (sociology) and Collective effervescence are sociological terminology.
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Group dynamics
Group dynamics is a system of behaviors and psychological processes occurring within a social group (intragroup dynamics), or between social groups (''inter''group dynamics). Group action (sociology) and group dynamics are group processes.
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Identity fusion
Identity fusion, a psychological construct rooted in social psychology and cognitive anthropology, is a form of alignment with groups in which members experience a visceral sense of oneness with the group.
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Instrumental and value-rational action
"Instrumental" and "value-rational action" are terms scholars use to identify two kinds of behavior that humans can engage in. Group action (sociology) and Instrumental and value-rational action are sociological terminology.
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Interpersonal relationship
In social psychology, an interpersonal relation (or interpersonal relationship) describes a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more persons.
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Mass action (sociology)
Mass action in sociology refers to the situations where numerous people behave simultaneously in a similar way but individually and without coordination. Group action (sociology) and Mass action (sociology) are sociological terminology and sociology stubs.
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Political movement
A political movement is a collective attempt by a group of people to change government policy or social values.
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In sociology, social action, also known as Weberian social action, is an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals (or 'agents'). Group action (sociology) and social action are sociological terminology.
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A social movement is a loosely organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a particular goal, typically a social or political one.
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A social relation is the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences, and describes any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals within and/or between groups.
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Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.
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Socionics
In psychology and sociology, socionics is a pseudoscientific theory of information processing and personality types.
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Tradition
A tradition is a system of beliefs or behaviors (folk custom) passed down within a group of people or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. Group action (sociology) and tradition are sociological terminology.
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