Occupation details
International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140

Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals in the age of AI: impact evidence and adaptation options

ISCO-08 2632 · Thai source label: นักสังคมวิทยา นักมานุษยวิทยา และผู้ประกอบวิชาชีพที่เกี่ยวข้อง

This score estimates where generative AI may assist with or perform parts of tasks. It does not predict that a job will disappear.
4.8AI / 10

Use the score to choose where to start adapting

Gradient 2

Compare the score with the work you actually do. Separate repetitive work, work that needs review, and work that depends on human judgement.

Source ID: SRC-2026-07-14-ilo-wp140

What the ILO evidence measures

Potential for AI assistance or task performanceAI 4.8/10
Variation across task-level scores0.12 on a 1-point scale
Occupation codeISCO-08 2632
AI exposure groupGradient 2
Score sourceILO Working Paper 140
AI 4.8/10Task-level potential
0.12 points1-point scale
Gradient 2ILO classification
9 dutiesNSO classification evidence
8 task examples6 mapped skills

Tasks in this occupation

O*NET statements are enrichment from US roles connected through the official BLS and O*NET crosswalk chain. Confirm that an example fits your local work before using it.

O*NET Core Task

Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.

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O*NET Core Task

Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.

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O*NET Core Task

Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.

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O*NET Core Task

Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.

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O*NET Core Task

Teach sociology.

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O*NET Core Task

Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.

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O*NET Core Task

Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.

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Skills used in this occupation

O*NET importance ratings provide a sourced starting point for deciding which existing capabilities to strengthen.

O*NET Essential Skill

Speaking

Importance rating: 4.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Writing

Importance rating: 4.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Listening

Importance rating: 4.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Critical Thinking

Importance rating: 4.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Reading Comprehension

Importance rating: 4.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Learning

Importance rating: 4.00 out of 5.

ESCO skill-group context

These shares describe how ESCO skill records for the occupation group are distributed across broad categories. They are not personal capability scores or mandatory skills for every job.

ESCO Skill Group

communication, collaboration and creativity

42.7% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

information skills

42% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

working with computers

6.2% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

management skills

6% of the published ESCO matrix row

Build a plan from the task you choose

The Planner does not display invented capability percentages. You select a task, baseline the current method, run a safe bounded experiment, and keep evidence before deciding whether to continue.

30 days

Select one task, map its process, and measure time, quality, and rework across at least three examples.

60 days

Test one bounded step with synthetic or de-identified data, then log errors, human checks, and limitations.

90 days

Use the reviewed method in a real cycle with the process owner's approval, or stop if the result is not good enough.

Relevant courses

Recommendations match reviewed course categories to ISCO-08 and mapped ESCO skill-group records. Occupation-title keywords are not used as sole evidence. Before enrolling, recheck the syllabus, language, schedule, cost, and current access with the provider.

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The specific items below are derived from structurally validated ISCO/ESCO rules, not an occupation-by-occupation expert endorsement.
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Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 42% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2632.
Practice output
Clean a de-identified sample from one work process, visualise it, and reconcile the totals to the source.
Study time
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Cost and access
The Microsoft Learn path is free, but some Power BI service or collaboration features can require a product license.
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Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 42% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2632.
Practice output
Create a small data dictionary with checks for types, blanks, duplicates, and provenance.
Study time
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Cost and access
The course is free on IBM SkillsBuild and registration is required for access or completion records.
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Why it is recommended
This course aligns with information skills. This group represents 42% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 2632.
Practice output
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Study time
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Cost and access
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Cross-occupation foundation

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ความคล่องตัวของ AI

Why it is recommended
A cross-occupation foundation, not a course specific to Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals: use it to practise AI literacy, prompting, output checks, and responsible use.
Practice output
Choose one Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals duty, use synthetic data to create a prompt, verify three outputs against a source, and record the errors.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
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Data and method

This page uses scores from International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140, official Thai duties from NSO, mapped O*NET enrichment, and ESCO skill-group context with an explicit mapping scope. Roongan does not fill evidence gaps with generated claims.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

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