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Definition of psychosocial

psychosocial

/ˌsaɪ.koʊˈsoʊ.ʃəl/
psy · cho · so · cial
Adverb:psychosocially
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• adjective

1

Relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Example

"The clinical study examined the psychosocial effects of long-term unemployment on young adults."

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• Rhymes for psychosocial

• Nearby Words

psychopathic
psychopathically
psychosis
psychosocial
psychosomatic
psychotherapist
psychotherapy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the combining form psycho- (from Ancient Greek psykhe, meaning 'mind' or 'soul') and social (from Latin socialis, meaning 'of companionship'). The term gained widespread prominence in the mid-20th century through psychologist Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychosocial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychosocial
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