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Sociological Research: Using Soc Abs

Searching Soc Abs

Link directly here: Sociological Abstracts
or click on the Articles/Databases tab on our web page

Search Screen:

 

This is the basic setup of the Advanced Search page for Soc Abs. Here are some tips:

  • use the Thesaurus link to search for official Subject Headings
  • enter one or more search words; each concept should have its own row; use quotation marks for a phrase
  • specify the type of search you want to do; use Anywhere or Abstract for keywords, Subject Heading for official terms
  • set limits for the search: Peer reviewed only, publication date, other limits below

Thesaurus

Use the Thesaurus to find the correct terminology for a topic or concept. Access it above the search boxes on the Advanced Search screen.  
 

Here I did a search for terms that begin with "older."Earlier, the correct term was "older adult," but now Soc Abs wants us to "elderly."
 
Need help discovering the correct terminology? Contact me or the Reference Desk for further assistance.