International Journal of Education and Psychological Research

(Print and Online Peer Reviewed Journal)


Print - ISSN: 2349 - 0853
e - ISSN: 2279 - 0179

VOLUME 5 - ISSUE 1

(March 2016)

Anatomization of Anomie as Psychological Construct


Authors: [1] Sonakshi Ruhela [2] Prof (Dr.) Abha Singh

Pages: 35-37

Abstract:

Durkheim referred to anomie as the generalized condition of meaninglessness &disorder in modern; mass society. Durkheim supported that social curbs are necessary for the regulation of impulse tendencies and maintained that human wants & desires are insatiable and tend to soar to infinity. This paper elucidates a number of closely related researches reviewing the concept of anomie. Further, specific Focus group interview of 10 young adults from Delhi-NCR in the ages of 25- 35 years was conducted and then assimilated into various sub themes. The results post detailed focus group interview of young adults exude that fulfillment of desires are transitory & the hidden motive is the driving force for attaining gratification or psychological contentment.