Emile Durkheim's Study of Suicide

These flashcards cover key concepts from Emile Durkheim's study of suicide, including definitions of terms and types of suicide identified by Durkheim.

Emile Durkheim

A notable French sociologist (1858-1917) known for his work on the study of suicide and contributions to sociology.

Functionalism

A sociological perspective that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and social order.

Anomie

A condition of normlessness or absence of norms in society, leading to instability.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated or considered the cause in a study.

Dependent Variable

The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment; it responds to the independent variable.

Survey Research

A method of collecting data through questionnaires or interviews to gather information from a group.

Egoistic Suicide

A type of suicide resulting from emotional detachment or isolation from society.

Anomic Suicide

A type of suicide that occurs due to normlessness or a breakdown of social norms.

Altruistic Suicide

A type of suicide undertaken for a perceived higher purpose or cause.

Fatalistic Suicide

A type of suicide caused by excessive regulation or hopelessness, often seen in terminally ill individuals.

Social Research

The systematic study of society and social behavior.

Data Variables

Factors such as gender, religion, and socio-economic status that are analyzed in sociological research.