Social Cohesion In The Western World: What Holds Societies Together: Insights From The Social Cohesion Radar (springerbriefs In Well-being And Quality Of Life Research)
by Jan Delhey /
2016 / English / PDF
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Many people in the Western world are concerned that the social
fabric of societies is fraying. This book constitutes the
first-of-its-kind systematic account of social cohesion, from
theory through methodology to empirical evidence. Readers are
introduced to the academically developed Social Cohesion Radar of
Bertelsmann Stiftung, a globally active non-governmental
organization. The Social Cohesion Radar defines and measures
cohesion as characterized by three core aspects: resilient social
relations, positive emotional connectedness between people and
the community, and a pronounced focus on the common good. Using
high-quality academic and institutional data sources, the Social
Cohesion Radar provides insights into the level and development
of social cohesion over a period of almost 25 years
internationally, among 34 European Union and OECD members, and
regionally, among the 16 federal states of Germany. It further
provides insights into what influences cohesion, and what
cohesion is good for. One of the key findings is that social
cohesion promotes a happier life for everyone.
Many people in the Western world are concerned that the social
fabric of societies is fraying. This book constitutes the
first-of-its-kind systematic account of social cohesion, from
theory through methodology to empirical evidence. Readers are
introduced to the academically developed Social Cohesion Radar of
Bertelsmann Stiftung, a globally active non-governmental
organization. The Social Cohesion Radar defines and measures
cohesion as characterized by three core aspects: resilient social
relations, positive emotional connectedness between people and
the community, and a pronounced focus on the common good. Using
high-quality academic and institutional data sources, the Social
Cohesion Radar provides insights into the level and development
of social cohesion over a period of almost 25 years
internationally, among 34 European Union and OECD members, and
regionally, among the 16 federal states of Germany. It further
provides insights into what influences cohesion, and what
cohesion is good for. One of the key findings is that social
cohesion promotes a happier life for everyone.