Social Inclusion in Operational Programmes Employment and Social Inclusion and Education

Social inclusion programmes and inclusive growth in developing countries

Developing countries have made significant progress in economic growth performance in the past two decades, with an average real growth in gross domestic product (GDP) of 6.1 per cent over the period 2000–2010. While this growth has led to substantial reductions in poverty rates, there are concerns that it has not been inclusive, particularly in Africa and least developed countries (LDCs), in t...

Singing and social inclusion

There is a growing body of neurological, cognitive, and social psychological research to suggest the possibility of positive transfer effects from structured musical engagement. In particular, there is evidence to suggest that engagement in musical activities may impact on social inclusion (sense of self and of being socially integrated). Tackling social exclusion and promoting social inclusion...

Running head : SOCIAL INCLUSION 1 Social Inclusion , Identity ,

In this study we examine whether feelings of inclusion are correlated with identity integration, and if so, what effect this interaction might have on conflict adaptation. Our first hypothesis is that we will find a positive relationship between identity integration (II) and conflict adaptation. Our second hypothesis is that we will see a positive relationship between II and feelings of inclusi...

The limitations of employment as a tool for social inclusion

BACKGROUND One important component of social inclusion is the improvement of well-being through encouraging participation in employment and work life. However, the ways that employment contributes to wellbeing are complex. This study investigates how poor health status might act as a barrier to gaining good quality work, and how good quality work is an important pre-requisite for positive healt...

Supported Employment and Social Inclusion – Experiences of Workers with Disabilities in Wage Subsidized Employment in Sweden