Etiology

Definition of Etiology

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Etiology: The study of the origins or causes of things. Typically used in medical research to describe the study of the causes of disease, but the term is also used in the social sciences in reference to social problems like crime and deviance.

Etiology: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Etiology. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada