What Is an Example of an Operational Definition? in Sociology. for Ex the Operational Definition of Bullying?
Question by Christina: what is an example of an operational definition? in sociology. for ex the operational definition of bullying?
i have to write a reflection paper about my life and include 5 social problems including operational definitions for those… i was thinking using bullying, mental illness, drug abuse, physical abuse and cant think of one last one. but could someone help with the operational definitions for those?
Best answer:
Answer by gershom t
operational definition is how you define these concepts such as bullying, mental illness, drug abuse, physical abuse.
operational definitions are used because not everyone’s concept of bullying, for example, is the same. maybe some people think it’s only bullying when its really physical, like someone pushing you around hard and locking you in your own locker. other people may think that it’s also psychological, like crap talking and insulting you.
operational definition is simply YOUR definition or the one you want to use in research/most widely accepted/average.
more specifically, it has to be measurable. you can’t say, lets measure bullying, or drug abuse, without some kind of RULES specifying what falls into the category and what doesnt. for example, for drug abuse, how much drugs need to be used? what kind? for how long? for what reasons?
this should help you clarify what operational definitions are, as opposed to theoretical definitions.
Add your own answer in the comments!
State of Arizona Definition of Legal Custody | 602-254-8880 – http://smarturl.it/Legal-Custody A good Phoenix Child Custody Lawyer know that when awarding permanent “Child Custody”, the Court considers numerous factors …
Campaign launches to educate students about molly
Filed under: drug abuse definition
The poster, entitled “Molly: The Facts,” provides a definition of the drug, explains its effects and risks and provides resources for students to help either themselves or a friend. Molly is an illegal drug that is supposedly a purer form of …
Read more on Tufts Daily
Legislators produce bill aimed at prohibiting synthetic 'designer' drugs
Filed under: drug abuse definition
“The current law was written proactively to prohibit any new drug that comes on the market and any similar analog,” said a news release issued jointly by the lawmakers. “The problem is how we define 'analog'. Right now, manufacturers are changing the …
Read more on Sawyer County Record
Alabama congressional candidate has long history of comments on gays
Filed under: drug abuse definition
“We've got a problem in this country where they're trying to redefine the word marriage,” Young said Friday. “And marriage is between one man and one woman. And it always has been and it always will be. Anything other than that is pretending. And it …
Read more on Daily Caller