👉 Determinal, or "deterioration," is a concept in sociology that refers to a situation where an individual's well-being or quality of life decreases due to external factors beyond their control. It is often used as a way to describe how individuals' lives can be negatively impacted by various external influences such as environmental changes, economic downturns, political instability, and social injustices. The term "determinal" suggests that the situation is not caused by an individual's actions