General Discussion

There have been many articles and studies of the phenomena, especially by Emile Durkheim. For a definition see https://anthropologyreview.org/anthropology-glossary-of-terms/anomie-a-state-of-social-chaos-or-normlessness/#:~:text=Anomie%20is%20caused%20by%20complex,and%20purpose%20within%20their%20communities.

Durkheim was a prominent sociologist who introduced the concept of anomie as a state of normlessness or a lack of social cohesion in society. "Anomie occurs when there is a breakdown of social norms and values, leading to feelings of confusion, disillusionment, and a sense of disconnection."A good article "Durkheim’s Anomie and its Contemporary Relevance in the United Kingdom" can be found here: ]https://easysociology.com/sociological-perspectives/functionalism/durkheims-anomie-and-its-contemporary-relevance-in-the-united-kingdom/# Although he was focussed mainly on the UK, his theory can apply broadly to nearly any social group or country.