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Sociologist

Sociologists typically do the following:
  • Design research projects to test theories about social issues
  • Collect data through surveys, observations, interviews, and other sources
  • Analyze and draw conclusions from data
  • Prepare reports, articles, or presentations detailing their research findings
  • Collaborate with other sociologists or social scientists
  • Consult with and advise clients, policymakers, or other groups on research findings and sociological issues

Sociologists study human behavior, interaction, and organization within the context of larger social, political, and economic forces. They observe the activity of social, religious, political, and economic groups, organizations, and institutions. They examine the effect of social influences, including organizations and institutions, on different individuals and groups. They also trace the origin and growth of these groups and interactions.


Administrators, educators, lawmakers, and social workers use sociological research to solve social problems and formulate public policy. Sociologists specialize in a wide range of social topics, including the following:
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Families
  • Population
  • Gender
  • Poverty
  • Aging

Many people with a sociology background become post secondary teachers and high school teachers. Most others, particularly those with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, often find work in related jobs outside the sociologist profession as policy analysts, demographers, survey researchers, and statisticians. 
Personality & Interest

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Sociologists typically have an interest in the Thinker, Creator and Helper interest areas, according to the Holland Code framework. The Thinker interest area indicates a focus on researching, investigating, and increasing the understanding of natural laws. The Creator interest area indicates a focus on being original and imaginative, and working with artistic media. The Helper interest area indicates a focus on assisting, serving, counselling, or teaching other people.

If you are not sure whether you have a Thinker or Creator or Helper interest which might fit with a career as a sociologist, you can take a career test to measure your interests.

Sociologists should also possess the following specific qualities:

Analytical skills. Sociologists must be able to carefully analyze data and other information, often utilizing statistical processes to test their theories.


Communication skills. Sociologists need strong communication skills when they conduct interviews, collaborate with colleagues, and present research results.


Critical-thinking skills. Sociologists must be able to think critically when doing research. They must design research projects and collect, process, and analyze information in order to draw logical conclusions about society and the groups it comprises.


Problem-solving skills. Sociologists’ research typically is focused on identifying, studying, and solving sociological problems.


Writing skills. Sociologists frequently write reports detailing their findings.
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