social relationships and groups

Scope Note

Incidence of types of social relationships (e.g., face-to-face, stereotypes); social interaction (e.g., interaction rates); categories of social groups (e.g., primary, secondary); general observations on the nature, structure and interrelations of social groups not classifiable elsewhere (e.g., intelligentsia, Philistines, secular cult groups, elites, etc.); sociometric data; evidence bearing upon the dynamics of group formation; general statements on decision-making within social groups; etc. Information on specific interest groups, kin groups, political and religious groups, etc., will be filed elsewhere under specialized categories.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 570 interpersonal relations

Related Terms

• 150 behavior processes and personality
• 420 property
• 470 business and industrial organization
• 561 age stratification
• 578 ingroup antagonisms
• 590 family
• 602 kin relationships
• 621 community structure
• 630 territorial organization
• 640 government institutions
• 675 contracts
• 790 ecclesiastical organization
• 857 childhood activities