Concepts
There are different ways to define and conceptualise social cohesion. Some highlight or include particular aspects that are not highlighted or included by others, and some concepts are extensive and broad, while others are exclusive and narrow. Browse the various concepts and definitions that are currently in use in the field to find a concept/term suitable for your needs.
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DIE's Concept of Social Cohesion
According to our conceptualization, social cohesion consists of three attributes – cooperation for…
Social Cohesion Radar
Despite the growing popularity of the concept among researchers and politicians, no standard…
Reconsidering social cohesion: Definition and analytical framework
Our definition has the following features:
It is close to the ordinary usage. It concerns how well…
Social Cohesion Index
The Social Cohesion Index (SCI) encompasses three dimensions: inequality, trust, and identity (Fig.…
Research Institute Social Cohesion (RISC) - Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt (FGZ)
The Research Institute Social Cohesion (FGZ-RISC) distinguishes five dimensions that are of…
The essentials of social cohesion: A literature review
Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, Schiefer and van der Noll (2017) identify three…
UNDP Conceptual Framework of Social Cohesion
UNDP conceptualizes social cohesion along two dimensions: vertical social cohesion, which concerns…
OECD Definition of Social Cohesion
The OECD concept measures social cohesion through three different, but equally important dimensions:…