Toplumsal Anomi, Kimlik Parçalanması ve Nörobiyolojik Dönüşüm Arasındaki Korelasyon: Küreselleşme Döneminde Émile Durkheim ve Nörobilim Perspektifleri

Abstract

The Correlation Between Anomie, Identity Fragmentation, and Neurobiological Transformation of Society: Perspectives from Émile Durkheim and Neuroscience in the Era of Globalization

Abstract

Globalization has profoundly transformed societal dynamics, bringing attention to phenomena such as anomie and identity fragmentation. Additionally, the digital era, marked by social media, digitalization, and information overload, has significantly influenced human neurobiology, altering cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and biological functions. This study examines the relationship between anomie, identity fragmentation, and the neurobiological impacts of globalization, with a focus on how rapid social changes weaken social norms and cohesion. Using a qualitative, exploratory approach, the research synthesizes relevant theories, concepts, and empirical data, situating globalization as a framework that connects these phenomena. The findings reveal that anomie, as described by Émile Durkheim, refers to the weakening of social norms that leaves individuals disoriented and diminishes social cohesion. Identity fragmentation, on the other hand, arises from environmental, cultural, and digital pressures that disrupt individual identity. From a neuroscientific perspective, these conditions affect brain function, including heightened stress due to amygdala hyperactivation, reduced emotional regulation by the prefrontal cortex, and increased reliance on the brain's reward system through social media validation. Social isolation, linked to anomie, further reduces oxytocin production, exacerbating alienation and interpersonal disconnection. This study highlights the critical need for integrative approaches to address the socio-neurobiological impacts of globalization.

Keywords

• Anomie
• Identity Fragmentation
• Émile Durkheim
• Neuroscience

Ethical Statement

This study does not require approval from an ethics committee as it is solely based on literary text analysis. Object of study and does not involve human or animal subjects, nor does it use sensitive personal data. Therefore, there are no ethical risks necessitating review or approval by an ethics committee.

Thanks

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Toplumsal Anomi, Kimlik Parçalanması ve Nörobiyolojik Dönüşüm Arasındaki Korelasyon: Küreselleşme Döneminde Émile Durkheim ve Nörobilim Perspektifleri

Abstract

Globalization has profoundly transformed societal dynamics, bringing attention to phenomena such as anomie and identity fragmentation. Additionally, the digital era, marked by social media, digitalization, and information overload, has significantly influenced human neurobiology, altering cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and biological functions. This study examines the relationship between anomie, identity fragmentation, and the neurobiological impacts of globalization, with a focus on how rapid social changes weaken social norms and cohesion. Using a qualitative, exploratory approach, the research synthesizes relevant theories, concepts, and empirical data, situating globalization as a framework that connects these phenomena. The findings reveal that anomie, as described by Émile Durkheim, refers to the weakening of social norms that leaves individuals directionless and diminishes social cohesion. Identity fragmentation, on the other hand, arises from environmental, cultural, and digital pressures that disrupt individual identity. From a neuroscientific perspective, these conditions affect brain function, including heightened stress due to amygdala hyperactivation, reduced emotional regulation by the prefrontal cortex, and increased reliance on the brain's reward system through social media validation. Social isolation, linked to anomie, further reduces oxytocin production, exacerbating alienation and interpersonal disconnection. This study highlights the critical need for integrative approaches to address the socio-neurobiological impacts of globalization.

Keywords

• Anomi
• Kimlik Parçalanması
• Émile Durkheim
• Nörobilim

Ethical Statement

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