Conceptualising and Measuring Social Cohesion in Africa: Towards a Perceptions-Based Index
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DOI: 10.1007/s11205-016-1250-4
Abstract: Abstract Social cohesion is a key concept in development studies. Weak social cohesion is often related to slow economic growth and (violent) conflict. So far few attempts have been made to measure this complex concept… read more here.
Keywords: index; conceptualising measuring; cohesion africa; social cohesion ... See more keywords
An inclusive and adaptive framework for measuring social resilience to disasters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.02.004
Abstract: Resilience is a multifaceted phenomenon, and approaches to measure resilience across disciplines have produced wide-ranging methods. This paper presents an inclusive and adaptive ‘5S’ social resilience framework that was developed based on the critical review… read more here.
Keywords: inclusive adaptive; resilience; adaptive framework; social resilience ... See more keywords
Measuring social interaction during study abroad: Quantitative methods and challenges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2017.09.026
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines ways of measuring (assigning numbers to) social interaction and language use during study abroad. It reviews the development of instruments for such measurement and describes some of the connections that have… read more here.
Keywords: study abroad; study; measuring social; social interaction ... See more keywords
On Measuring Social Science Impact
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DOI: 10.1177/01708406221086703
Abstract: The impact of social science research is often more long-term, diffuse and multi-dimensional than many STEM disciplines. Yet blunt tools like 2 year Journal Impact Factors are still used in the absence of more responsible… read more here.
Keywords: science impact; measuring social; social science; impact ... See more keywords
Measuring Social Capital in the Prison Setting
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DOI: 10.1177/1078345818793141
Abstract: Social capital has been associated with improved health outcomes. Measures of social capital have been developed specifically for different population groups, cultures, and contexts; however, there is no readily available measure for use among inmates… read more here.
Keywords: capital; capital prison; prison setting; measuring social ... See more keywords
Measuring Social Camouflaging in Individuals with High Functioning Autism: A Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13030469
Abstract: In the recent years, growing attention has been paid to the use of camouflaging strategies by adult populations suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with milder manifestations and without intellectual impairment, which may lead to… read more here.
Keywords: camouflaging strategies; autism; review; high functioning ... See more keywords