Dyad (sociology)

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A dyad (from Greek dýo, "two") in sociology is a noun used to describe a group of two people. "Dyadic" is an adjective used to describe this type of communication/interaction. A dyad is the smallest possible social group.

The pair of individuals in a dyad can be linked via romantic interest, family relation, interests, work, partners in crime and so on. The relation can be based on equality, but may be based on an asymmetrical or hierarchical relationship (master-servant).

The strength of the relationship is evaluated on the basis of time the individuals spend together, as well as on the emotional intensity of their relationship.

Dyadic friendships refer to the most immediate and concrete level of peer interaction, which is expanded to include new forms of relationships in adolescence - most notably, romantic and sexual relationships. Already Ferdinand Tönnies treated it as a special pattern of gemeinschaft, 1887, as community of spirit.

See also

• Triad (sociology)
• Social relation
• Social action
• Normal type
• Ideal type
• Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
• Antipositivism
• Structure and agency
• Reflexivity

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