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From anomie to anomia and anomic depression: A sociological critique on the use of anomie in psychiatric research

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The author of this paper demonstrates that the sociological concept of anomie has undergone important transformations when applied in psychiatric research. It is argued that these transformations are not fully in concordance with the original theories of anomie as they were set forth by Durkheim and Merton. Two approaches in social and cross-cultural psychiatry are examined in this context. First, the concept of anomia as introduced and applied in the research of Leo Srole is discussed. Second, attention is paid to the concept of anomic depression as it was introduced by Wolfgang Jilek in his research among the Coast Salish Indians.

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  • Deflem, Mathieu, 1989. "From anomie to anomia and anomic depression: A sociological critique on the use of anomie in psychiatric research," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 29(5), pages 627-634, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:29:y:1989:i:5:p:627-634
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    4. Benjamin Cornwell, 2015. "Social Disadvantage and Network Turnover," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 70(1), pages 132-142.

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