PsychologyAugust 30, 2026
meso
MEH-zo
Definition
Referring to an intermediate or middle level of analysis, typically between the individual (micro) and the society at large (macro).
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'mesos', meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate'. It is commonly used as a prefix in social sciences to denote the bridge between small-scale and large-scale phenomena.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how ageism can be expressed at various organizational or community levels, specifically identifying the meso-level as the scope between the individual and the societal structure.
Nobody prepares us for ageism, though it impacts the quality of our retirement.
Read the full article ↗Psychology Today