noun
- the measurement and analysis of social relationships and group dynamics within a community or organization
Usage: psychology; sociology
Examples
- The researcher used sociometry to map friendship patterns in the classroom.
- Sociometry revealed the informal leadership structure within the team.
- The study employed sociometry to identify social isolation among students.
- Through sociometry, they discovered which employees were most influential.
- The sociometry data showed clear cliques forming in the workplace.
- Sociometry helps teachers understand peer relationships in their classes.