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?
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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.
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soooooo sad this song made me cry why do kids get abused its sad my friend got? abused i was helping her it made her happy but she died she is in heaven rest in peace vanesa
yeah, i was? thinking of using htat one too, but i dont wanna take up too much time in class with it coz i has to orally present it
The government wouldn’t fund something that was useful and beneficial to a community mate.?
why is there? child abuse it is just wrong someone should create a shelter for the abused children.
Don’t forget the song that started it all, “Hell is? for children” by Pat Benatar very powerful messages in all songs.
also the little girl is a? good song.. although its more drug abused parents who neglect their daughter
That’s very sad? and (I have no clue how I got here) the video is pretty well set up for the meaning … but WOW! What a voice
not to mention the fact that their parents tell them if they ever tell anyone _______ (you fill in the blank), same goes with? child molesters. if i was abused as a child i’d be afraid to tell anyone as well. also, some kids think it’s normal, they don’t know any different
have you read the book series A Boy Named Dave? it doesn’t always help. and you can’t expect a child to “speak out” they’re only kids, its the adults that KNOW it’s happening, it’s they’re? responsibility to do something. same goes for domestic violence
I have to do an ISU in english class, so i decided to do it on domestic abuse.. im using this song and concrete angel by martina mcbride, really hoping it? makes a difference. my friend died because his dad abused him…
This is? SAD ):
when i waas growing up i listened to? this nonstop
childern are scare to? speak out but dont be
A study shows that an abused child feels a stronger bind and need for the parent who abuses them and thats why they dont usualy speak out. if you or someone you know? get hit its not going to change unless you speak up! Jesus loves you!
I’m crying like hake I? love u Alyssa
My beautiful Alyssa I love u so much good luck in heaven? I will see u there later!!!:)
So sad?
Can’t stop crying. Why do kids have to suffer like this? 🙁
A close friend of? mine is abused and I cry every night knowing that her father is hurting her….