social scientist
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social scientist
A person who works professionally or academically with the social sciences. Social sciences such as sociology, political science, or psychology examine how people live together and behave in society.
Ein bekannter Sozialwissenschaftler analysierte die Auswirkungen der neuen Politik auf die Bevölkerung.
A well-known social scientist analyzed the effects of the new policy on the population.
The word is built from three parts: 'sozial' (social/societal), 'Wissenschaft' (science/academic field), and the ending '-ler'. The ending '-ler' typically denotes a male person who performs a particular activity.
Als Sozialwissenschaftler beschäftigt er sich mit dem Wandel der Arbeitswelt.
As a social scientist, he studies changes in the world of work.
A social scientist is often connected with verbs that describe research activity. Typical verbs are 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'untersuchen' (to examine/investigate), 'erforschen' (to research), or 'erklären' (to explain).
Der Sozialwissenschaftler untersucht die Ursachen für soziale Ungleichheit.
The social scientist examines the causes of social inequality.
This word is mainly used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts. You often find it in newspaper articles, specialist books, or university lectures.
In der Talkshow diskutierte ein renommierter Sozialwissenschaftler über die aktuellen politischen Entwicklungen.
In the talk show, a renowned social scientist discussed current political developments.
psychologist
'der Psychologe' and 'der Sozialwissenschaftler' can both have to do academically with people and their behavior. However, 'Sozialwissenschaftler' is a broader term. It can include various fields, for example sociology, political science, or psychology. A psychologist is more specific: he has studied psychology and focuses especially on people's experiences and behavior. The words can be confusing because psychology can also be part of the social sciences. If you specifically mean the profession or field of psychology, you say 'Psychologe'. If the field is general or not exactly known, 'Sozialwissenschaftler' may fit.
Der Sozialwissenschaftler untersucht, wie junge Menschen politische Nachrichten nutzen.
The social scientist studies how young people use political news.
Wegen ihrer Prüfungsangst macht Lena einen Termin bei einem Psychologen.
Because of her exam anxiety, Lena makes an appointment with a psychologist.