The brain? It has a flexible social perception. In interactions with people from different ethnic groups, it tends to respond ...

“It is now the time to invest in a social cohesion agenda. There are a lot of countries which have more resources, even though the general economic picture is dark and getting more uncertain and ...

A growing body of neuroimaging research is revealing that simple cues tied to national identity, such as a flag in the ...

The phrase should evoke optimism, positive expectations about the future, trust and belonging. That seems almost out of reach in a chaotic world ...

The 2024 Southport attacks and subsequent disorder, rising religious hate crime, unrest over migration policy and domestic ...

There is a virtuous circle between volunteering and social cohesion, offering wider benefits to communities according to new research led by Kent and Belong—the Cohesion and Integration Network. The ...

Social cohesion, or the strength of a country’s social fabric, is often raised in discussions of security. The World Bank describes it as “fundamental for societies to progress towards development ...

Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University COVID-19 has upended so many aspects of our lives in Australia, it can be hard to ...

Strengthening social cohesion is a cornerstone of many peacebuilding programmes and other donor interventions in fragile and conflict-affected states. Yet the link between social cohesion and violence ...

Leaders’ values and behaviors serve as a template for a society’s interactions. As the world recovers from a period of prolonged social isolation, key leadership behaviors are increasingly important ...

In today’s competitive landscape, managers seek levers to boost profitability and performance. One key lever? Building internal community. Research confirms: the answer is yes. While development and ...