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Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar
Dr Leong Chan-Hoong Senior Fellow and Head of Social Cohesion Research Programme
Dr Leong Chan-Hoong
Ms Amanda Huan Associate Research Fellow
Ms Amanda Huan
Ms Claribel Low Senior Analyst
Ms Claribel Low
Ms Lam Teng Si Senior Analyst
Ms Lam Teng Si
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As societies become increasingly diverse, global events have the potential to drive societies apart. This is evident across ASEAN, where opinions have differed along religious and ethnic lines. To address these challenges, it is crucial to consistently track social cohesion among ASEAN states, which has been largely missing in the social cohesion literature. Using the adapted version of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Social Cohesion Framework, this study seeks to unveil the specific dimensions (i.e. social networks, connectedness, common good) that contribute to the degree of social cohesion in each ASEAN state. This study expands beyond previous research by examining individual-level factors (e.g., values) that influence social cohesion in ASEAN states, alongside country-level factors (e.g., GDP per capita, Human Development Index, Gini Coefficient, Gender Equality Index). The specificities of each society can thus be better elucidated, which may inform policy-making more effectively.
Theme: | General / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / Religion in Contemporary Society |
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Entity: | SCRP |