Methodological principles of the study of social tension (the basis for the choice of techniques)

Abstract

The methodological foundation of the empirical sociological research of social tension implies the comprehensive systemwide analysis of the subject, the appropriate interpretation and operationalization of the concept of social tension, which offers an opportunity to define the system of its determinants as well as their empirical indicators. The universal integral determinants - indicators of social tension - have not been elaborated by the contemporary sociological thought. The axis of the publication is an endeavour to work out the indicators involved.

Keywords

• социальная напряженность
• операционализация
• индикаторы
• эмпирическое социологическое исследование
• социальное самочувствие
• дезорганизация
• неопределенность
• риск