BACKGROUND The positive effect of social cohesion on well-being in older adults has been well documented. However, relatively few studies have attempted to understand the mechanisms by which social cohesion influences well-being. The main aim of the current study is to identify social pathways in which social cohesion may contribute to well-being. METHODS The data for this study (taken from 1...

application of modern irrigation and drainage canals for efficient use of water resources is necessary. thus , identifying the factors influencing farmers ’ attitudes toward participation in irrigation and drainage projects (idp) is essential. the purpose of this study is to identify factors affecting attitude toward participation in idp in syakh darenjan, fars province , iran. stratified rando...

This chapter examines the way online language users enhance social interaction and group collaboration through the computer mediated communication (CMC) channel. For this, discourse analysis based on the linguistic politeness theoretical framework is applied to the transcripts of a real time online chat. Analysis of the data shows that online participants employ a variety of creative devices to...

This study presents the development and validation of a scale for Primary Education students that measures social well-being. A seven-factor structure was defined, with factors being: achievement, cooperation, cohesion, coexistence, attitude towards school, diversity solidarity. 14 experts from independent European universities participated in process scale. The 38-item showed considerable reli...

Abstract Refugee return often involves the re-encounter of individuals who were separated for years, but we know little about its impact on social cohesion. We explore this using data from a nationwide survey that conducted in Burundi, country experienced high levels repatriation during 2000s. find refugee has negative feeling community members help each other, could borrow money emergencies no...

This is an open access book and provides evidence-based policy recommendations on migration diversity social cohesion