Abstract
Abstract Symbolic interactionism is a theoretical perspective that can be used to understand and analyze connections between health, illness, behavior, and society. A product of the pragmatist philosophical orientation, symbolic interactionism emphasizes the importance of social interaction, the meanings of phenomena as developed and interpreted by social actors, and human agency. Based largely on the work of Mead and Blumer, interactionists see persons’ selves as emergent social processes, both influenced by, and influencing, the social worlds in which they are enmeshed. This entry outlines this theoretical perspective, emphasizing the Chicago School, including related traditions, and highlighting some of its contributions to medical sociology and related fields.
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